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kalkkis — meaning in English

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English meaning

fogey noun A person, often an older man, whose ideas and attitudes are old-fashioned and very conservative.
geriatric adj Relating to elderly people or to the medical care of old age.

Senses

kalkkis is used for these senses in English:

fogey A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
geriatric (slang) An old person.
old fart (slang, pejorative, idiomatic) An elderly person who holds old-fashioned views.

geriatric — full definition

adj Relating to elderly people or to the medical care of old age.
noun An elderly person (informal, and can sound dismissive).

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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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