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гры́мза — meaning in English

grymza

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English meaning

gargoyle noun A carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
harridan noun An unpleasant, bad-tempered woman who nags at people, often an older one.

Senses

гры́мза is used for these senses in English:

gargoyle (pejorative) An ugly woman.
hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.
harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

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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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