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Windjammer (noun) means (informal) Someone who plays a wind instrument, particularly a bugle player in the army.

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(informal) Someone who plays a wind instrument, particularly a bugle player in the army.

A sailing ship; especially a large, iron-hulled, square-rigged ship with three or more masts.

A sailor who works on this type of ship.

(informal) Someone who talks far too much.

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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

From wind + jammer? The nautical senses were originally used contemptuously by sailors on steam vessels.

Rhymes for windjammer

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What is the meaning of windjammer?

"windjammer" (noun) means (informal) Someone who plays a wind instrument, particularly a bugle player in the army.

What are the different meanings of windjammer?

"windjammer" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) Someone who plays a wind instrument, particularly a bugle player in the army; 2. A sailing ship; especially a large, iron-hulled, square-rigged ship with three or more masts; 3. A sailor who works on this type of ship.