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obsuwa — meaning in English

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English meaning

debacle noun A sudden, humiliating failure or collapse.
SNAFU noun A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.

Senses

obsuwa is used for these senses in English:

SNAFU A major glitch or breakdown; a mistake or blunder.
debacle (figurative) An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences. [from early 19th c.]

SNAFU — full definition

noun A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.
verb To mess something up badly.

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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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