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γκάφα — meaning in English

gafa

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English meaning

blunder noun A careless or embarrassing mistake.
gaffe noun An embarrassing mistake made in public, especially something tactless said in front of the wrong people.

Senses

γκάφα is used for these senses in English:

blunder A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.
gaffe A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.

blunder — full definition

noun A careless or embarrassing mistake.
verb To make a careless, serious mistake.

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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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