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Suya (noun) means a spicy, marinated kebab originating in Nigeria.

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A spicy, marinated kebab originating in Nigeria.

"Elizabeth started eating her suya, her eyes on my face." — Akwaeke Emezi, The Death of Vivek Oji (2020)

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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

Borrowed from Hausa suya.

Rhymes for suya

ya WYA MYA aya saya Maya kuya raya heya hiya kaya Jaya

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"suya" (noun) means a spicy, marinated kebab originating in Nigeria.

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