✨ Creative Words in English

English is always evolving, and sometimes, new words are created to describe reality. Learn some fun words that people made up to better express everyday feelings and experiences!
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💼 staycation — a vacation where you stay at home or close by instead of traveling.
E.g.: This summer, I’m taking a staycation—relaxing at home and exploring my city.

🍔 hangry — when you’re so hungry that you become angry or irritable.
E.g.: I didn’t eat all day, and now I’m hangry!

💔 situationship — a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite official.
E.g.: They’ve been in a situationship for months, unsure if they want to take it further.

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🍽 Delicious Words

When it comes to talking about food, having the right words makes all the difference. Here are some essential terms to help you describe meals and beverages with flair!
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🍨 scrumptious — extremely tasty, delicious.
E.g.: The homemade apple pie was absolutely scrumptious, with a buttery crust and perfectly spiced filling.

🍷 quaffable — pleasant and easy to drink, esp. in quantity.
E.g.: The summer rosé was light and quaffable, making it perfect for a warm evening on the patio.

🍛 zesty — having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor.
E.g.: He makes me the most zesty yet subtle macaroni and cheese I’ve ever had.

🧁 decadent — when a dessert is decadent, it is indulgent or luxurious.
E.g.: That chocolate lava cake was so decadent, with its rich, molten center, that I couldn't resist having a second piece.

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• treacherous — підступний;
• dungeon — підземелля.

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🇬🇧 UK Slang: Profanity

British English is quite rich in profanity, and today we shall have a look at several shining examples of it:
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🍷 bloody — used to express anger or to emphasize what you are saying in a slightly rude way.
E.g.: Blimey! I must say this pork is bloody good.

🗑 rubbish — something that you think is very low quality or not true.
E.g.: Ah, what you are saying is a complete pile of rubbish!

😡 shite — another version of 'shit'.
E.g.: I can't believe someone would be stupid enough to try to sell this shite!

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• nervous — нервовий, неспокійний;
• nervous system — нервова система;
• confident — впевнений.

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​🏦 Money & Banking

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🥴 Feeling Bad Idioms

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🤧 to feel under the weather — to feel sick or unwell.
E.g.: He went to work but did not feel well. He went home early as he was feeling under the weather.

🤮 to puke one’s guts out — to vomit and throw up a lot.
E.g.: He always pukes his guts out when he has the illness.

🤒 to be at death’s door — to be very ill and likely to die.
E.g.: Most of the survivors of the airplane crash are still at death’s door.

🤢 to be green around the gills — to look ill and pale.
E.g.: The sight of blood always makes her go green around the gills.

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• sanitizer — антисептик.

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🔄 Commonly Misused Words: Lend vs. Borrow

Ever get confused about when to use "lend" and "borrow"? You're not alone! Here's how to use them correctly:
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🔸 lend — to give something to someone temporarily, expecting it back.
E.g.: I can lend you my laptop for the presentation, but I’ll need it back by the end of the day.

🔸 borrow — to take something from someone temporarily, with the intention of returning it.
E.g.: Can I borrow your umbrella for the afternoon?

Tip: remember, you lend something to someone, and you borrow something from someone.

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🪄 Less common meanings of well-known words

"Who would Gru be tonight, that's the question."
Turns out, some words lead double lives — let's uncover them!
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🙏 a minister — a religious leader in certain Christian churches.
E.g.: When people gather in chapels for service, the minister brings everyone in prayer.

💇‍♀️ to become — to cause someone to look attractive, or to be suitable for someone.
E.g.: That new hairstyle really becomes you.

⚔️ an exploit — a notable, memorable, or heroic act.
E.g.: He is not content to limit himself to his exploits on the basketball court.

😡 a row — a noisy argument or fight.
E.g.: The couple rows all the time, and yet they seem happy together.

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• transcending the fabric of reality — виходити за межі реальності;
• getting dizzy — запаморочення.

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🇬🇧 UK Slang: Part 3

Let's continue our journey through the British slang by looking at the following words:
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😀 cheeky — slightly rude or showing no respect, but often in a funny way.
E.g.: Now that's a cheeky bastard.

🥷 sneaky — doing things in a secret and unfair way.
E.g.: Sylvia took a sneaky peek at the gifts under the Christmas tree while everyone else was asleep.

🤪 twit — a stupid or foolish person.
E.g.: Ah, for goodness sake, don't behave like a twit!

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​👽 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

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