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büffeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

cram verb To force or squeeze something into a tight space.
swot verb (informal) To study very hard and with great effort.

Senses

büffeln is used for these senses in English:

cram (transitive) To put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study, as in preparation for an examination.
swot (slang, British) Vigorous study at an educational institution.
swot (intransitive, slang, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) To study with effort or determination.

cram — full definition

verb To force or squeeze something into a tight space.
verb To study intensively in a short period, usually right before an exam.

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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”.

Related German words

stopfen vollpacken mästen vollstopfen pauken Büffler Pauken