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lata — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • annoyance noun A feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it.
  • can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  • canister noun A small container, typically metal or plastic, used to store dry goods like tea, flour, or film.
  • chat verb To talk with someone in a relaxed, informal way.
  • faff noun An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.
  • Lata name A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "creeper vine," common in South Asia.
  • snooze verb To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
  • tin noun A soft, silvery metallic element used especially to coat steel against rust.

Senses

lata is used for these senses in English:

  • annoyance (countable) That which annoys.
  • annoyance (countable) An act or instance of annoying.
  • annoyance (uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
  • can A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
  • can A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
  • canister Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
  • canister A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
  • chat (countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.

can — full definition

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
  5. verb Informally, to dismiss someone from a job, or to scrap a plan.

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