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Vacay (verb) means to go on holiday; to take or spend a vacation.

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To go on holiday; to take or spend a vacation.

"The shameless PDA continues! Bachelor In Paradise’s most hands-on couple, Amanda Stanton and Josh Murray, returned to paradise as the couple vacayed on the beautiful beaches of Cancun, Mexico." — Lauren Crawford (2016)

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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 by clipping vacation and adding -y to clarify the pronunciation. Compare cray (“crazy”).

Rhymes for vacay

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What is the meaning of vacay?

"vacay" (verb) means to go on holiday; to take or spend a vacation.