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assobio — meaning in English

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English meaning

birdsong noun The sounds birds make, especially their musical calls, thought of as a whole.
whistle verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

Senses

assobio is used for these senses in English:

birdsong (ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird, more complex than a call, for purposes associated with courtship and territory.
whistle An act of whistling.
whistle Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

whistle — full definition

verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.

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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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