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Flunkerei — meaning in English

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English meaning

blarney noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
fib noun A small, usually harmless lie.

Senses

Flunkerei is used for these senses in English:

blarney Mindless chatter.
blarney Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk.
fib (informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

blarney — full definition

noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
verb To win someone over with flattering, persuasive talk.

fib — full definition

noun A small, usually harmless lie.
verb To tell a small, harmless lie.

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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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