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deficiente — meaning in English

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English meaning

deficient adjective Lacking something necessary or sufficient; inadequate.
dumbbell noun A short handheld weight used for strength training, with a load on each end.
moron noun An insult for a stupid or foolish person.

Senses

deficiente is used for these senses in English:

dumbbell (pejorative, slang) A stupid person.
half-witted Having low intelligence.
moron (psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

dumbbell — full definition

noun A short handheld weight used for strength training, with a load on each end.
noun (informal) A stupid person.

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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”.

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