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jumbomania

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Jumbomania (noun) means Great public excitement over Jumbo, a famous elephant brought to Europe alive in the late 1800s.

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Great public excitement over Jumbo, a famous elephant brought to Europe alive in the late 1800s.

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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

Formed from Jumbo and -mania.

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"jumbomania" (noun) means great public excitement over Jumbo, a famous elephant brought to Europe alive in the late 1800s.

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