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nursling

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Nursling (noun) means a young child or animal that is currently being nursed.

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A young child or animal that is currently being nursed.

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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 nurse and -ling.

Synonyms

suckling nurseling

Related words

baby feeding sucking suckling lactation

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What is the meaning of nursling?

"nursling" (noun) means a young child or animal that is currently being nursed.

What is another word for nursling?

Other words for "nursling" include suckling, nurseling.

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