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pitoccheria — meaning in English

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English meaning

beggary noun The condition of being extremely poor, like a beggar.
begging noun The act of asking others for money, food, or help.

Senses

pitoccheria is used for these senses in English:

beggary The state of a beggar; indigence, extreme poverty.
begging The act of one who begs.
stinginess The property of being stingy: a lack of generosity; excessive parsimony.

beggary — full definition

noun The condition of being extremely poor, like a beggar.
noun The act of asking other people for money or food.
noun A shabby, poverty-stricken look.

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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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