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sciacallo — meaning in English

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English meaning

jackal noun A wild, dog-like animal related to wolves, native to Africa and parts of Asia, typically smaller than a wolf.

Senses

sciacallo is used for these senses in English:

jackal Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
jackal (derogatory) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
pillager A person who pillages.

jackal — full definition

noun A wild, dog-like animal related to wolves, native to Africa and parts of Asia, typically smaller than a wolf.
noun A person who does someone else's dirty work, especially in an opportunistic or unscrupulous way.

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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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