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порхание — meaning in English

porkhaniye

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English meaning

flutter verb To flap or move quickly and irregularly.
twinkle verb To shine with a flickering, sparkling light.

Senses

порхание is used for these senses in English:

flutter The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
twinkle A flitting movement.

flutter — full definition

verb To flap or move quickly and irregularly.
noun A rapid, irregular fluttering movement or feeling.

twinkle — full definition

verb To shine with a flickering, sparkling light.
noun A flicker or sparkle of light, or of delight in someone's eyes.

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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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