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наперсник — meaning in English

napersnik

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English meaning

confidant noun A close, trusted friend you can share your secrets with.
intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.

Senses

наперсник is used for these senses in English:

confidant A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.
intimate A very close friend.

intimate — full definition

adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
noun A very close friend.
verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.

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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

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