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tollkühn — meaning in English

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English meaning

daredevil noun A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.
foolhardy adj Recklessly bold, taking risks without any regard for danger.

Senses

tollkühn is used for these senses in English:

daredevil Recklessly bold; adventurous. [from 1832]
foolhardy Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

daredevil — full definition

noun A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.
adj Recklessly bold or adventurous.

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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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