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αγύρτης — meaning in English

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English meaning

charlatan noun A person who pretends to have skill or knowledge they don't actually have, usually to trick people out of money.
rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.

Senses

αγύρτης is used for these senses in English:

charlatan A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.
rook A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

rook — full definition

noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
noun In chess, a piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically.
verb To cheat or overcharge someone.

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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 Greek words

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