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schäkern — meaning in English

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English meaning

banter noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
gallivant verb To travel or wander around for fun, with no fixed plan.

Senses

schäkern is used for these senses in English:

banter (intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
gallivant (intransitive, obsolete) To flirt, to romance.

banter — full definition

noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.

gallivant — full definition

verb To travel or wander around for fun, with no fixed plan.
verb To flirt with someone in a romantic 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”.

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