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бра́жник — meaning in English

brazhnik

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English meaning

flaneur noun Someone who wanders without purpose, roaming at a leisurely pace. A person who walks in order to watch and take pleasure in their surroundings rather than to reach a destination.

Senses

бра́жник is used for these senses in English:

flaneur One who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace. One who walks to observe and enjoy rather than to get somewhere.
hawk moth Any moth of the family Sphingidae.

flaneur — full definition

noun Someone who wanders without purpose, roaming at a leisurely pace. A person who walks in order to watch and take pleasure in their surroundings rather than to reach a destination.
noun A lazy person who avoids doing any work.

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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 Russian words

фланёр гуля́ка кути́ла