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witzige Bemerkung — meaning in English

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English meaning

riff noun A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
witticism noun A clever and amusing remark.

Senses

witzige Bemerkung is used for these senses in English:

riff A clever or witty remark.
witticism a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

riff — full definition

noun A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
noun A creative variation or spin-off on an existing idea, joke, or theme.
verb To improvise on a theme, musically or otherwise.

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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

Motiv Ostinato Riff (guter) Spruch Bonmot geflügeltes Wort geistreiche Bemerkung