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Gadgie (noun) means a person with little education who behaves like a hooligan, commits petty crime or acts loutishly; the word can also suggest youth.

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A person with little education who behaves like a hooligan, commits petty crime or acts loutishly; the word can also suggest youth.

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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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Etymology

Borrowed from Romani gaʒe, the plural of gaʒo (‘a non-Roma’).

Rhymes for gadgie

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"gadgie" (noun) means a person with little education who behaves like a hooligan, commits petty crime or acts loutishly; the word can also suggest youth.