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verschmitzt — meaning in English

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English meaning

canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

Senses

verschmitzt is used for these senses in English:

archly In an arch manner; slyly.
canny Knowing, shrewd, astute.
roguish (idiomatic) Mischievous and playful.
sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
slyly In a sly manner, cunningly.

canny — full definition

adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.

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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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