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säikky — meaning in English

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English meaning

skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

säikky is used for these senses in English:

skittish Easily scared or startled; timid.
timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

skittish — full definition

adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
adj Unpredictable or hard to control.

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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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