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äkäinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

quick adj Moving or happening fast.
snarky adjective Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.
waspish adj Reminiscent of the way a wasp behaves.

Senses

äkäinen is used for these senses in English:

Xanthippic scolding, nagging
quick (of people or tempers) Easily aroused to anger; quick-tempered.
snarky (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.
waspish (figurative) Spiteful or irascible.

quick — full definition

adj Moving or happening fast.
adj Mentally sharp; able to understand or react fast.
noun (the quick) The sensitive flesh under a fingernail.

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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”.

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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