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murksen — meaning in English

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English meaning

blunder noun A careless or embarrassing mistake.
botch verb To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.

Senses

murksen is used for these senses in English:

blunder (intransitive) To make a big mistake, especially when it is careless or stupid. [from 1706]
botch To do something without skill, without care, or clumsily.

blunder — full definition

noun A careless or embarrassing mistake.
verb To make a careless, serious mistake.

botch — full definition

verb To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.
noun A poorly done piece of work; a mess.

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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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