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- [kvel]
- /kvɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kvel]
- /kvɛl/
Definitions of kvell word
- verb without object kvell to be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one's family. 1
- noun kvell Feel happy and proud. 1
- verb kvell to be happy or show satisfaction 0
- intransitive verb kvell to exclaim joyfully or proudly, esp. in boasting of the achievements of a family member 0
- verb kvell (Intransitive Verb) (US slang) To feel delighted and proud to the point of tears; to boast; to gloat. 0
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Origin of kvell
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70, Americanism; < Yiddish kveln be delighted; compare Middle High German, German quellen well up, gush
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Parts of speech for Kvell
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exclamation
kvell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kvell usage trend in Literature
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