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herumzappeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

fidget verb To move restlessly or make small nervous movements.
flounder verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

Senses

herumzappeln is used for these senses in English:

fidget (intransitive) To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.
flounder (intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.

flounder — full definition

verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
noun A type of flatfish found in shallow coastal waters.

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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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