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sobbalzare — meaning in English

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English meaning

jolt verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
startle verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.

Senses

sobbalzare is used for these senses in English:

jolt (transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
startle (intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

jolt — full definition

verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
noun A sudden shock or shake, whether physical or emotional.

startle — full definition

verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.

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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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