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ontuva — meaning in English

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English meaning

lame adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.

Senses

ontuva is used for these senses in English:

lame (by extension, dated) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
lame (colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
lame (colloquial) Uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

lame — full definition

adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
adj Weak, unconvincing, or poorly thought out.
adj Informally, boring, uncool, or disappointing.

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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

rampa heikko huono tyhmä laimea typerä lamauttaa rampauttaa lamee