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touchwood in Irish

touchwood in Irish is sponc — touchwood means soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.

touchwood in Irish

sponc

noun

Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

What does "touchwood" mean?

noun Soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.

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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”.

Similar words in Irish

kindling tinder

Common Irish translations

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What is "touchwood" in Irish?

"touchwood" in Irish is sponc. touchwood means: Soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.

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