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nyhverö — meaning in English

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English meaning

sissy noun (informal, derogatory) A timid or cowardly person, especially a man or boy seen as insufficiently masculine.
wuss noun An informal, slightly mocking word for someone seen as weak, timid, or easily scared.

Senses

nyhverö is used for these senses in English:

sissy (sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.
wuss (slang, mildly, derogatory) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

sissy — full definition

noun (informal, derogatory) A timid or cowardly person, especially a man or boy seen as insufficiently masculine.
adj Timid, cowardly, or excessively delicate.

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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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