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kaspern — meaning in English

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English meaning

antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
buffoon noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.

Senses

kaspern is used for these senses in English:

antic (intransitive) To perform antics, to caper.
buffoon To behave like a buffoon
yuk it up (US) To clown around: to behave clownishly; to joke idly.

antic — full definition

noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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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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