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kaprys — meaning in English

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English meaning

caprice noun A sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior with no clear reason.
maggot noun The soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.
whim noun A sudden, playful, or impulsive idea or desire, with little or no real reason behind it.
whimsy noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

Senses

kaprys is used for these senses in English:

maggot (archaic, or, dialect) A whimsy or fancy. [from 17th c.]
whim A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
whimsy A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.

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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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