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kerskua — meaning in English

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English meaning

boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
brag verb To talk about your own achievements, possessions, or abilities with excessive pride.

Senses

kerskua is used for these senses in English:

boast (intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
brag (intransitive, often with of) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.

boast — full definition

noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.

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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

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