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Labrish (noun) means (informal) Casual gossip or chatty talk.

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(informal) Casual gossip or chatty talk.

"Jeanne Powell will tell stories using labrish a traditional Jamaican form of chitchat." — Beth Feinstein-Bartl, A Tribute to 'Miss Lou' at Library (2008)

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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

Comes from Jamaican Creole labrish.

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"labrish" (noun) means (informal) Casual gossip or chatty talk.