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Notbehelf — meaning in English

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English meaning

expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
makeshift adj Put together quickly as a temporary, improvised solution.

Senses

Notbehelf is used for these senses in English:

expedient A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
makeshift A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

expedient — full definition

adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.

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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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