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vaivihkainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

furtive adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
stealthy adj Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.

Senses

vaivihkainen is used for these senses in English:

furtive Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
furtive Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
stealthy Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.

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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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