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CNN

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsiˈɛˈnɛn// cnn Humorous Vulgar

n. a very rude and offensive word for a person that you find extremely annoying or unpleasant. It is one of the strongest insults in English and can cause a lot of trouble if you use it.

n. a highly offensive and vulgar term for an unpleasant or contemptible person. While originally referring to female genitalia, it is most frequently used as a harsh personal insult; register is extremely taboo in most English-speaking cultures.


SIMPLE

He was acting like a total cnn at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The argument escalated quickly when one driver called the other a cnn, leading to a physical confrontation.

Usage

Highly offensive and vulgar. In British and Australian English, it is sometimes used among close friends in a non-literal, semi-ironic way, but remains extremely risky for learners.

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