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drollig — meaning in English

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English meaning

droll adj Amusing in a dry, quirky, or understated way.
facetious adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
jocose adj Fond of making jokes and generally cheerful.
whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

Senses

drollig is used for these senses in English:

droll Oddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
facetious Pleasantly humorous; jocular.
jocose given to jesting; habitually jolly
jocose playful; characterized by joking
whimsical Given to whimsy.

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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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