karma

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. the idea that if you do something bad, something bad will eventually happen to you as a result.

n. a colloquial application of the spiritual concept, suggesting that one's current situation is a direct consequence of past actions.

“It was pure karma when his car broke down right after he cut me off in traffic.”

“The politician's sudden fall from grace was viewed by many as a form of poetic karma for his years of dishonest dealings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Informal

n. a score on websites like Reddit that shows how much other people like your posts or comments.

n. a numerical representation of a user's reputation or the popularity of their contributions on a digital forum.

“I posted a funny photo of my cat and earned a lot of karma overnight.”

“Users with high karma are often granted additional privileges within the community, such as the ability to create new sub-forums or moderate discussions.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. the specific feeling or mood that a person or a place gives off.

n. a distinctive atmosphere, aura, or emotional quality perceived as being emitted by a person, place, or situation.

“I didn't like that house; it had bad karma and felt very cold.”

“The studio was filled with plants and soft music to ensure the space maintained a positive karma for the visiting artists.”