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knallig — meaning in English

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English meaning

brash adj Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.
garish adj Unpleasantly bright or showy, in a tasteless way.

Senses

knallig is used for these senses in English:

brash (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.
garish Overly ostentatious; so colorful as to be in bad taste. [from 1540s]

brash — full definition

adj Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.
adj Bold or showy in an unsubtle, sometimes tasteless 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”.

Related German words

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