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spoonwise

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Spoonwise (adv) means lying close together, tucked in the same way as stacked spoons.

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Lying close together, tucked in the same way as stacked spoons.

"Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back." — Elizabeth Inman, The Rake's Quarry (1994)

"She didn't protest when he put his arms around her, pulling him to her spoonwise, kissing an errant lock of hair as it brushed against his face." — Vivian Leiber, Soldier and the Society Girl (1999)

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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

Formed from spoon and -wise.

Rhymes for spoonwise

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What is the meaning of spoonwise?

"spoonwise" (adv) means lying close together, tucked in the same way as stacked spoons.