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kanisteri — meaning in English

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English meaning

flimsy adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
jerrycan noun A sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.

Senses

kanisteri is used for these senses in English:

flimsy (UK, military slang) A hexahedral metal container with a capacity of four imperial gallons (about 18 litres) used by the British Army during World War II to hold fuel.
jerrycan A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.

flimsy — full definition

adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
adj Unconvincing or weak, especially describing an argument or excuse.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

niukka hatara heppoinen läpilyöntipaperi hataroittaa kirjoittaa läpilyöntipaperille jerrykannu