ässä — meaning in English

English meaning

• ace noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
• ess noun The name of the letter S.
• hotshot noun Someone considered highly skilled or successful in their field, often said with a hint of sarcasm.

Senses

ässä is used for these senses in English:

• ace (card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
• ace (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
• ace (sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
• ace A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.
• ess The name of the Latin-script letter S/s.
• hole in one (golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.
• hotshot (informal) Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.

ace — full definition

1. noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
2. noun A person who is extremely skilled at something.
3. noun (tennis) A serve that the opponent fails to touch, winning the point outright.
4. verb To do extremely well in something, such as a test.
5. adj Excellent; first-rate.

ess — full definition

1. noun The name of the letter S.
2. noun Something curved or shaped like the letter S.

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