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sleamhain — meaning in English

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English meaning

slippery adj Having a smooth, low-friction surface that makes it easy to slide or fall.

Senses

sleamhain is used for these senses in English:

slippery Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.
slippery (figuratively, by extension) Evasive; difficult to pin down.

slippery — full definition

adj Having a smooth, low-friction surface that makes it easy to slide or fall.
adj Hard to pin down or trust, especially because someone is evasive or dishonest.

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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 Irish words

sciorrach sliopach