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pilkallinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

derisive adj Showing scorn or mockery toward someone.
mocking adj Showing scorn or ridicule; teasing in a mean-spirited way.

Senses

pilkallinen is used for these senses in English:

derisive Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
mocking derisive or contemptuous

derisive — full definition

adj Showing scorn or mockery toward someone.
adj Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

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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

ilkkuva ivallinen