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sponc — meaning in English

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English meaning

tinder noun Small, dry material such as twigs or fibre used to catch a spark and start a fire.
touchwood noun Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

Senses

sponc is used for these senses in English:

coltsfoot An herbaceous plant, species Tussilago farfara, that grows in Europe and the Middle East; yellow coltsfoot.
tinder Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.
touchwood Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

tinder — full definition

noun Small, dry material such as twigs or fibre used to catch a spark and start a fire.
name A popular dating app in which users swipe to indicate interest in other profiles.

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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

adhann gallán greanchair sponclus