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quak — meaning in English

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English meaning

quack noun The harsh, honking sound a duck makes.
ribbit intj Used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes.

Senses

quak is used for these senses in English:

quack A duck's quack.
ribbit (onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.

quack — full definition

noun The harsh, honking sound a duck makes.
verb Of a duck, to make its characteristic call.
noun A person who dishonestly claims medical expertise they don't have, or who peddles fake cures.

ribbit — full definition

intj Used to represent the croaking sound a frog makes.
verb To make a frog's croaking sound.

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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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