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oksentaminen — meaning in English

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English meaning

emesis noun The act, or process, of being sick.
purge verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

Senses

oksentaminen is used for these senses in English:

emesis (pathology) The act or process of vomiting.
purge (medicine) An evacuation of the bowels or the stomach; a defecation or vomiting.

purge — full definition

verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.
verb To forcibly remove people, especially from a political organization.
noun An act of forcibly removing people or unwanted elements.

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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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