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perseennuolija — meaning in English

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English meaning

minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.
sycophant noun Someone who flatters a powerful person constantly in order to gain favor from them.

Senses

perseennuolija is used for these senses in English:

ass-kisser (North America, slang, vulgar) Someone who kisses ass (who acts obsequiously in order to gain another's favor).
minion A sycophantic follower.
running dog (pejorative) A lackey; a lapdog; an unprincipled person who helps or flatters other, more powerful and often evil people.
sycophant One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

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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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