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hairnet

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Hairnet (noun) means a fine net worn over the hair to keep it tidy, for example while cooking.

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A fine net worn over the hair to keep it tidy, for example while cooking.

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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”.

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Etymology

Formed from hair and net. Compare Dutch haarnetje, German Haarnetz, Danish hårnet and Swedish hårnät.

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"hairnet" (noun) means a fine net worn over the hair to keep it tidy, for example while cooking.

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