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messinki — meaning in English

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English meaning

brass noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

Senses

messinki is used for these senses in English:

brass Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass.
brass (countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

brass — full definition

noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.

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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

messinkinen messinginvärinen koppava vaskipuhaltimet hylsy päällystö messingöidä