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Geiß — meaning in English

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English meaning

goat noun A horned, bearded farm animal related to sheep, often kept for milk, meat, or wool.

Senses

Geiß is used for these senses in English:

goat (uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.
she-goat A female goat.

goat — full definition

noun A horned, bearded farm animal related to sheep, often kept for milk, meat, or wool.
noun Informal: someone blamed for a failure, especially in sport (a "scapegoat").
noun Slang abbreviation of "Greatest Of All Time."

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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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