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vetelys — meaning in English

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English meaning

layabout noun A lazy person who avoids work.
slob noun A person regarded as lazy, messy, or careless about their appearance.
slouch verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.

Senses

vetelys is used for these senses in English:

layabout A lazy person.
slob (informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.
slouch Someone who is slow to act.

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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

laiskuri vätys kyyhöttäminen roikottaminen velttous vetelyys lerpahdus roikkuminen köntys