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Yus (noun) means one of two Cyrillic letters, little yus (Ѧ) or big yus (Ѫ), used to write nasal vowel sounds. Polish is the only major Slavic language that still has these sounds, though it uses the Latin alphabet.

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One of two Cyrillic letters, little yus (Ѧ) or big yus (Ѫ), used to write nasal vowel sounds. Polish is the only major Slavic language that still has these sounds, though it uses the Latin alphabet.

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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

Russian юс (jus), from Old Church Slavonic ѫсъ (ǫsŭ, “big yus”)

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"yus" (noun) means one of two Cyrillic letters, little yus (Ѧ) or big yus (Ѫ), used to write nasal vowel sounds. Polish is the only major Slavic language that still has these sounds, though it uses the Latin alphabet.