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Alibi — meaning in English

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English meaning

alibi noun A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.

Senses

Alibi is used for these senses in English:

alibi (legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
alibi (sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

alibi — full definition

noun A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
noun (informal) Any excuse offered to avoid blame.

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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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