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Launigkeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

petulance noun Bad-mannered or disrespectful behavior.
whimsy noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

Senses

Launigkeit is used for these senses in English:

petulance Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness. [from 18th c.]
whimsy An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.

petulance — full definition

noun Bad-mannered or disrespectful behavior.
noun A rude comment or action.
noun Impatience or sulkiness like that of a child.

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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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