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Word

nash

Phoneticsnash

/ˈnæʃ/

Definition

n. a common family name or the name of several small towns.

n. a proper noun functioning as a surname of English origin or a toponym for various locations in the UK and USA.

Examples

“Don't be so nash; put a coat on.”

“He was always a bit nash and would refuse to go for walks if there was even a light breeze.”

“The older generation often viewed their descendants as increasingly nash, attributing this perceived physical fragility to the comforts of modern indoor heating and sedentary lifestyles.”

Examples

simple

“Don't be so nash; put a coat on.”

contextual

“He was always a bit nash and would refuse to go for walks if there was even a light breeze.”

complex

“The older generation often viewed their descendants as increasingly nash, attributing this perceived physical fragility to the comforts of modern indoor heating and sedentary lifestyles.”

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C2 · Proficiency
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