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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Tsuji-giri To try out a new sword on a passer-by Japanese action violence
Nadryv When a person releases intimate, deeply hidden feelings, sometimes that do not truly exist; imaginary, excessively exaggerated and distorted feelings Russian emotion extreme
Guān xì (關係) Cultivating relationships; reciprocal connections; networking; social karma. Chinese society friends
Erinmek Not doing something you have to do just because you don’t want to; being a prick Nogay adverse
Gluggaveður "Window Weather" i.e. weather that is nice to look at through a window but not nice to be out in Icelandic weather visual
Packesel The person who’s stuck carrying everyone else’s bags on a trip German travel physical
Koshatnik A dealer in stolen cats Russian adverse character work
Tôpäj (төпәй) Interjection that is used to forewarn a child of falling Bashkir action
Chaval al hazman (חבל אל הזמן) Literally "shame on time"; referring to an amazing experience that you don't want to end Hebrew beauty happiness time
Dreich Especially of weather: dreary, bleak. For example, "a cold, dreich early April day" Scottish weather adverse
Mencolek The trick when you tap someone lightly on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them Indonesian funny friends action
Mbuki-mvuki To shake off your clothes to dance more freely Swahili clothing music
Vozdukh (Воздух) "Air" but also "the stack of spirit". To breathe in is to "take the spirit inside". Russian beauty physical
Kafkaesque Having bizarre of illogical quality English attribute
Ja nee Directly "Yes, No", but often used when there is nothing else to say, or one is stumped. Afrikaans confusion
Vipāka (विपाक) Ripening; the result, ripening or maturation of karma. Sanskrit growth
Ta'arof (تعارف) The complicated set of niceties and social rules to be observed as a form of good manners and proper etiquette Persian society interaction
Pena ajena "I feel embarrassed for you" Spanish emotion attribute
Aegyo (애교) Accentuated cute behaviour (voice/facial expression/gestures); Frequently used by K-pop idols (all genders) as fan service. Also used as a sign of affection towards loved ones (family or romantic partners). Korean cultural
Eunoirophrenia The peace of mind that comes with having pleasant dreams. Greek feeling positive
Insouciant Free from worry, concern, or anxiety English positive
Uffda A sympathetic word to be used when someone else is in pain. It combines ‘Ouch for you’ and ‘Oh, I’m sorry you hurt yourself’ Norwegian empathy emotion awareness
Yaqin (يقين) Certitude and freedom from doubt. Arabic feeling awareness
Arbejdsglæde Literally "work happiness"; the feeling of happiness provoked by a satisfying job Danish work happiness feeling
Bixomets Shame on behalf of others Catalan feeling adverse
Ádvaita (अद्वैत) non-dual; the notion that there is only one reality. Sanskrit measurement philosophy
Jumpa To jump from one floating piece of ice to another Swedish physical nature
Celístia Brighness from the stars Catalan nature physical
Nekojita (ねこじた) Literally "cat's tongue"; a person who is sensitive to hot food and especially hot drinks Japanese food attribute
Eshaku A slight bow of around 15 degrees Japanese physical action




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