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Irt (noun) means the subway lines, collectively, formerly run by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

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The subway lines, collectively, formerly run by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

"A Soho sweetheart wants the man who injured her husband thrown in front of the IRT." — Steve Blevins, A Sack-full of Films (1977)

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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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"irt" (noun) means the subway lines, collectively, formerly run by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

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