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Tanga (noun) means any of several old Asian coins, including a Portuguese Indian coin worth a tenth of a rupee, gold and silver coins issued by Muslim rulers in India, and an old Tibetan silver coin.

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Any of several old Asian coins, including a Portuguese Indian coin worth a tenth of a rupee, gold and silver coins issued by Muslim rulers in India, and an old Tibetan silver coin.

"Three-sevenths, or 300,000 tangas (100,000 Kabul rupees) were remitted to the Amir as tribute, whilst the remaining sum, 400,000 tangas (Rs. 133,333), was retained by the wali for his own expenses." — Jonathan L. Lee, Ancient Supremacy (1996)

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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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"tanga" (noun) means any of several old Asian coins, including a Portuguese Indian coin worth a tenth of a rupee, gold and silver coins issued by Muslim rulers in India, and an old Tibetan silver coin.