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plustern — meaning in English

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English meaning

fluff noun Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.

Senses

plustern is used for these senses in English:

fluff (intransitive) To become fluffy, puff up.
puff up (intransitive) To swell due to injury or illness.

fluff — full definition

noun Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
noun Something trivial, superficial, or lacking substance.
verb To mess up or botch something, especially a line in a performance.
verb To shake or pat something so it becomes light and puffy.

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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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