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luikkia — meaning in English

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English meaning

abscond verb To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
shrink verb To become or make smaller.

Senses

luikkia is used for these senses in English:

abscond (intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
shrink (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

shrink — full definition

verb To become or make smaller.
verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).

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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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