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yökkäys — meaning in English

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English meaning

gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

Senses

yökkäys is used for these senses in English:

dry-heave An attempt to vomit that ejects only gas.
gag A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.

gag — full definition

noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.

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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

yökätä suukapula suukapulamääräys vitsi kepponen pila kakistella suukapuloida