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noita-akka — meaning in English

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English meaning

besom noun A broom made by tying a bunch of twigs to a long handle.
hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.

Senses

noita-akka is used for these senses in English:

besom (Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman.
hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.

besom — full definition

noun A broom made by tying a bunch of twigs to a long handle.
noun (informal) A woman seen as annoying or difficult to deal with.
noun Something used to clean or purify.

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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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