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pisksnärt — meaning in English

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English meaning

whiplash noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.

Senses

pisksnärt is used for these senses in English:

whiplash (countable) The lash of a whip.
whiplash An injury to the upper spine connected to a violent jerk of the head in either a backward or forward or side to side direction, resembling the motion of a whip.

whiplash — full definition

noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.
noun A sudden, jarring change or shock.

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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 Swedish words

pisksnärtsskada whiplashskada