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κάρφωμα — meaning in English

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English meaning

dunk verb To dip something briefly into a liquid.
dunking noun The act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid.

Senses

κάρφωμα is used for these senses in English:

dunk The act or instance of dunking, particularly in basketball.
dunking (basketball) Forcefully thrusting the ball through the basket from above.

dunk — full definition

verb To dip something briefly into a liquid.
verb In basketball, to slam the ball down through the hoop while holding the rim.
noun The act of dunking, especially a basketball slam dunk.

dunking — full definition

noun The act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid.
noun The act of slamming a basketball through the hoop.

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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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