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fumlig — meaning in English

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English meaning

gauche adj Socially awkward or clumsy; lacking tact or polish, and prone to embarrassing missteps.
maladroit adj Lacking skill; clumsy and awkward in what you do.

Senses

fumlig is used for these senses in English:

gauche Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
maladroit Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]

gauche — full definition

adj Socially awkward or clumsy; lacking tact or polish, and prone to embarrassing missteps.
adj In geometry, not lying flat in a single plane; twisted or skewed.

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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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