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prygla — meaning in English

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English meaning

drub noun A type of shale containing carbon, or small bits of coal, slate, and other waste found with coal.
flog verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
truncheon noun A short heavy stick used as a weapon, especially the baton carried by police.

Senses

prygla is used for these senses in English:

drub To beat (someone or something) with a stick.
flog (transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.
truncheon (transitive) To strike with a truncheon.

flog — full definition

verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
verb To sell something, especially informally or cheaply.
verb To use or promote something relentlessly.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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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

piska batong knölpåk käpp polisbatong påk kommandostav