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secchione — meaning in English

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English meaning

egghead noun An intellectual or highly educated person, especially one seen as impractical or out of touch.
nerd noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
wonk noun An overly studious person, particularly a student.

Senses

secchione is used for these senses in English:

nerd (slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.
wonk (derogatory, informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.

nerd — full definition

noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
noun Someone with an intense, obsessive passion for a particular subject or hobby.

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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

testa d'uovo zucca pelata nerd