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Smalls (noun) means Items that are small in size.

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Items that are small in size.

"He reassured another questioner that B.R. were still deeply interested in smalls traffic, but said that there would have to be substantial changes in the mode of operation and that concentration of the traffic was essential." — , News and Comment: Smalls rates to be increased? (1963)

(British, informal) An early exam taken before a university degree.

Short for small ads.

"Provincial English papers still carry their “smalls” — want ads — on the first page." — Morton J. A. McDonald, How to Use Classified Advertising to Sell More Real Estate (1957)

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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 small.

Rhymes for smalls

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What is the meaning of smalls?

"smalls" (noun) means items that are small in size.

What are the different meanings of smalls?

"smalls" has 3 main meanings: 1. Items that are small in size; 2. (British, informal) An early exam taken before a university degree; 3. Short for small ads.