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bilgewater in Chinese

bilgewater in Chinese is 幹話 — bilgewater means water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

bilgewater in Chinese

幹話

noun

Pronounced: gàn huà

(slang) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

What does "bilgewater" mean?

noun Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
noun Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bilgewater" in Chinese?

"bilgewater" in Chinese is 幹話. bilgewater means: Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

How do you pronounce 幹話?

"bilgewater" in Chinese is 幹話, pronounced "gàn huà".

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