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pöty — meaning in English

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English meaning

drivel noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
hooey noun Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk.
humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
rubbish noun (chiefly British) Waste material; trash or garbage.

Senses

pöty is used for these senses in English:

drivel Nonsense; senseless talk.
hooey (slang) Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).
humbug (uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
rubbish (by extension, chiefly, Commonwealth) Nonsense.

drivel — full definition

noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
verb To talk nonsense or foolishly.

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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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