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ворчун — meaning in English

vorchun

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English meaning

grouch noun A person who complains often or is easily irritated.
grumbler noun Someone who complains often.
nag verb To repeatedly pester or criticize someone about something, in an annoying way.

Senses

ворчун is used for these senses in English:

grouch One who is grumpy or irritable. [from the early 20th c]
grumbler A person who persistently grumbles; a complainer.
nag Someone or something that nags.

grouch — full definition

noun A person who complains often or is easily irritated.
verb To complain or grumble.

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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”.

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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