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punzecchiare — meaning in English

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English meaning

needle noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.

Senses

punzecchiare is used for these senses in English:

henpeck (chiefly, by a wife) To nag persistently.
needle (transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

needle — full definition

noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.

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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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