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rüffeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

reprimand noun A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.

Senses

rüffeln is used for these senses in English:

reprimand To reprove in a formal or official way.
tick off (British, AU, transitive, historically, _, US) To reprimand.

reprimand — full definition

noun A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.
verb To formally scold or criticize someone for something they did wrong.

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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

Rüge Zurechtweisung Verweis Maßregelung Rüffel abkanzeln maßregeln zurechtweisen ankreuzen anhaken auflisten auf die Nerven gehen