noun

Ferengi

Ferengi (noun) means In the Star Trek universe, a member of an alien species known for large ears and an intense focus on profit and trade. Example: “The episode features a Ferengi trader haggling over the price of information.”

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noun

In the Star Trek universe, a member of an alien species known for large ears and an intense focus on profit and trade.

"The episode features a Ferengi trader haggling over the price of information."

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In plain EnglishA fictional alien race from Star Trek, stereotyped as obsessed with commerce.

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Almost exclusively used within Star Trek fandom and pop-culture references.

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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”.

Word forms

Ferengi plural, Ferengis plural

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What does “Ferengi” mean?

The word “Ferengi” means in the Star Trek universe, a member of an alien species known for large ears and an intense focus on profit and trade. In plain terms, a fictional alien race from Star Trek, stereotyped as obsessed with commerce.

How do you use “Ferengi” in a sentence?

Here is “Ferengi” used in a sentence: “The episode features a Ferengi trader haggling over the price of information.”

What part of speech is “Ferengi”?

“Ferengi” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Ferengi?

"Ferengi" (noun) means in the Star Trek universe, a member of an alien species known for large ears and an intense focus on profit and trade.

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