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Xanthippe — meaning in English

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English meaning

harridan noun An unpleasant, bad-tempered woman who nags at people, often an older one.
scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

Xanthippe is used for these senses in English:

Xanthippe (literary, derogatory, dated) An ill-tempered woman.
harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
scold A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

scold — full definition

verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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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”.

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