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scumble

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Scumble (noun) means a layer of paint forming an opaque glaze.

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A layer of paint forming an opaque glaze.

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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

Uncertain origin; it perhaps comes from scum with the frequentative suffix -le.

Rhymes for scumble

tumble bumble fumble mumble jumble rumble humble grumble stumble crumble

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"scumble" (noun) means a layer of paint forming an opaque glaze.

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