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Quieken — meaning in English

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English meaning

squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.

Senses

Quieken is used for these senses in English:

squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
squeal (intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

squeal — full definition

noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
verb To make a loud, high-pitched cry, often from excitement, pain, or fear.
verb Informal: to inform on someone, especially to the police.

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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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