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negro — meaning in English

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English meaning

boy noun A male child or young man.
negro noun A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and inappropriate.
spade noun A hand tool with a flat blade and a handle, used for digging.

Senses

negro is used for these senses in English:

boy A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog. [from 15th c.]
negro (dated, now, offensive) A person of black African ancestry.
spade (obsolete)

boy — full definition

noun A male child or young man.
interjection Used to express surprise, delight, or strong feeling.

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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 Italian words

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