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Mumpitz — meaning in English

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English meaning

guff noun (informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk.
malarkey noun Nonsense; empty or foolish talk.
tripe noun The stomach lining of a cow or other ruminant animal, prepared and eaten as food.

Senses

Mumpitz is used for these senses in English:

guff (informal, uncountable) Nonsensical talk or thinking.
malarkey (originally, US, informal) Nonsense; rubbish. [from 1920s]
tripe (figurative, derogatory) Something foolish or valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).

guff — full definition

noun (informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk.
noun (informal) Cheeky or disrespectful backtalk.

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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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