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Yampy (noun) means a type of white yam grown in India, eaten as a vegetable.

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A type of white yam grown in India, eaten as a vegetable.

"He made sure to mention that when Miss Essie had dug up the yampies she kept only one for herself, and took all the others to the village shop to give to the villagers." — Jamaica Journal (1970)

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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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"yampy" (noun) means a type of white yam grown in India, eaten as a vegetable.