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overthwartly

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Overthwartly (adv) means In a way that crosses from side to side.

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In a way that crosses from side to side.

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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

Came from Middle English overthwertly, equivalent to overthwart plus -ly.

Rhymes for overthwartly

partly smartly

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"overthwartly" (adv) means in a way that crosses from side to side.

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