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precog

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Precog (noun) means (informal) Someone who can supposedly foresee the future.

noun

1

(informal) Someone who can supposedly foresee the future.

2

A shortened form of the word precognition.

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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

Clipping of precognitive. Coined by American author Philip K. Dick in 1954, and popularized in his 1956 short story "The Minority Report".

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What is the meaning of precog?

"precog" (noun) means (informal) Someone who can supposedly foresee the future.

What are the different meanings of precog?

"precog" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Someone who can supposedly foresee the future; 2. A shortened form of the word precognition.

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