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ryijy — meaning in English

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English meaning

beaver noun A large semi-aquatic rodent known for gnawing down trees and building dams with the wood.

Senses

ryijy is used for these senses in English:

beaver (chiefly, North American, slang, countable) The pubic hair near a vulva or a vulva itself; (attributively) denoting films or literature featuring nude women.
rya A Scandinavian knotted-pile woollen rug, used as bed-cover and tapestry.

beaver — full definition

noun A large semi-aquatic rodent known for gnawing down trees and building dams with the wood.
verb To work hard and steadily at a task (usually "beaver away").

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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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