5 Modern English Words, You Never Heard About in School

When we were in school most of us were only taught a limited number of English words, which are required at the time of speaking basic English. However, there are a lot of words that each one of us needs to add into our vocabulary to speak modern-day fluent English that can take us to places. In this free of cost English learning video tutorial, you will get to learn about a few of those never heard before novel English words.

 

Step into the interesting world of everyday words that make our conversations come alive! These words and expressions may not be found in textbooks, but they are like old friends we meet daily. From the laughter of a “guffaw” to the comfort of feeling “cozy,” these words add a touch of humanity to our language. Join us on this fascinating journey of these unique words. Let’s cherish them and embrace their magic in the tapestry of our daily interactions!

ये खास शब्द हैं, जो आमतौर पर स्कूलों में नहीं सिखाए जाते, लेकिन हमारी भाषा को यह शब्द जानदार बनाते हैं। चलिए, इनके अर्थों को समझें और इन शब्दों के माध्यम से बातचीतों का मजा लें!

 

  1. Shoo

Hindi meaning: भगाना या दूर करना

English meaning: To drive away or chase off

Example: The farmer had to shoo away the crows from his crops.

 

  1. Whoa

Hindi meaning: रुको या धीमे हो जाओ

English meaning: Used to command a sudden stop or slow down

Example: Whoa! That car is coming too fast. Slow down!

 

  1. Duh

Hindi meaning: स्वाभाविक होने के लिए कहा जाता है

English meaning: Used to express obviousness or to tease someone for stating the obvious

Example: A: “The sun rises in the east.” B: “Duh! Everyone knows that.”

 

  1. Shush

Hindi meaning: चुप कराना

English meaning: To make someone be quiet or hush

Example: The librarian had to shush the noisy children in the library.

 

  1. Yea

Hindi meaning: हां कहने का एक तरीका

English meaning: An informal way to say “yes”

Example: “Yea, I’ll be there for the party tonight.”

 

  1. Nay

Hindi meaning: ना कहने का एक तरीका

English meaning: An informal way to say “no”

Example: “I’m afraid, the answer is nay. I won’t be able to make it to the event.”

 

  1. Guffaw

Hindi meaning: जोर से हँसना

English meaning: To laugh loudly and boisterously

Example: The comedian’s joke made the audience guffaw with laughter.

 

  1. Quirk

Hindi meaning: विचित्र व्यवहार

English meaning: A peculiar or eccentric behavior

Example: Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her stand out.

 

  1. Mingle

Hindi meaning: मिलनाजुलना

English meaning: To mix or socialize with others, especially at a gathering

Example: People at the party began to mingle and get to know each other.

 

  1. Nimble

Hindi meaning: चतुर

English meaning: Quick and agile in movement or thought

Example: The gymnast demonstrated her nimble movements on the balance beam.

 

  1. Flabbergasted

Hindi meaning: चकरा जाना

English meaning: Astonished or shocked to the point of being speechless

Example: I was flabbergasted when I won the grand prize in the competition.

 

  1. Serene

Hindi meaning: शांत

English meaning: Calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

Example: The view of the sunset over the lake was absolutely.

 

  1. Witty

Hindi meaning: हाजिर जवाब

English meaning: Clever and quick with amusing or smart remarks

Example: His witty retorts always entertained his friends.

 

  1. Hinder

Hindi meaning: रोकना

English meaning: To obstruct or prevent progress or movement

Example: The heavy traffic hindered our journey to the airport.

 

  1. Bewilder

Hindi meaning: उलझन में डालना

English meaning: To confuse or puzzle someone greatly

Example: The complex instructions bewildered the new employees.

 

  1. Skim

Hindi meaning: छानना

English meaning: To read or glance through something quickly to get the main points

Example: She skimmed through the newspaper to catch up on the headlines.

 

  1. Wary

Hindi meaning: सतर्क

English meaning: Cautious and watchful about potential dangers or risks

Example: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night.

 

  1. Fickle

Hindi meaning: चंचल

English meaning: Unpredictable or changeable in loyalty, affection, or interest

Example: The fickle weather kept changing from sunshine to rain.

 

  1. Gullible

Hindi meaning: भोलाभाला

English meaning: Easily deceived or tricked due to being too trusting

Example: He fell for the scam because he was gullible and believed the fraudster’s story.

 

  1. Wail

Hindi meaning: चीख़

English meaning: To cry out loudly and mournfully

Example: The mourners began to wail at the funeral.

 

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  1. Grumble

Hindi meaning: रोनाधोना

English meaning: To complain or express dissatisfaction with a low, rumbling sound

Example: The tired hikers would occasionally grumble about the difficult terrain.

 

  1. Clumsy

Hindi meaning: बेढ़ंगा

English meaning: Awkward in movement or lacking coordination

Example: The clumsy waiter accidentally spilled the drinks on the table.

 

  1. Cozy

Hindi meaning: आरामदायक

English meaning: Warm, comfortable, and snug

Example: The cabin in the woods was cozy with a fireplace and soft blankets.

 

  1. Dazzle

Hindi meaning: चकाचौंध

English meaning: To impress or astonish with brilliance or splendor

Example: The performer’s dazzling acrobatic skills captivated the audience.

 

  1. Enchant

Hindi meaning: मोह लेना

English meaning: To delight or captivate someone with charm or magic

Example: The enchanting melody of the flute enchanted everyone present.

 

  1. Glimpse

Hindi meaning: झलक

English meaning: A brief or quick look at something or someone

Example: I caught a glimpse of the stunning sunset through the trees.

 

  1. Hush

Hindi meaning: शांत करना

English meaning: To make silent or quiet

Example: The mother hushed her baby to sleep with a lullaby.

 

  1. Linger

Hindi meaning: ठहरना

English meaning: To stay or remain in a place longer than necessary

Example: The aroma of fresh coffee made him linger in the café.

 

  1. Mellow

Hindi meaning: मधुर

English meaning: Soft, gentle, and relaxed in character or atmosphere

Example: The mellow music created a soothing ambiance in the room.

 

  1. Ponder

Hindi meaning: चिंतन करना

English meaning: To think deeply or consider carefully about something

Example: She sat by the riverbank, pondering about life’s mysteries.

 

  1. Quench

Hindi meaning: बुझाना

English meaning: To satisfy one’s thirst or desire

Example: Drinking a cold glass of water quenched her thirst after a long hike.

 

  1. Tantalize

Hindi meaning: तरसाना

English meaning: To tease or tempt someone with something desirable but out of reach

Example: The aroma of freshly baked cookies tantalized her senses.

 

  1. Umbrage

Hindi meaning: क्रोध

English meaning: Offense or resentment at a perceived slight or insult

Example: He took umbrage at the sarcastic comment made by his colleague.

 

  1. Zest

Hindi meaning: उत्साह

English meaning: Enthusiasm or excitement for life or an activity

Example: She pursued her hobbies with great zest and passion.

 

  1. Bliss

Hindi meaning: आनंद

English meaning: Extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

Example: Being in nature brought a sense of bliss to her soul.

 

  1. Concur

Hindi meaning: सहमत होना

English meaning: To agree or have the same opinion on a matter

Example: The board members concurred on the decision to expand the business.

 

  1. Frenzy

Hindi meaning: पागलपन

English meaning: A state of wild excitement or agitation

Example: The crowd erupted into a frenzy after their team won the championship.

 

  1. Glint

Hindi meaning: झिलमिल

English meaning: A brief flash of light or a sparkle

Example: The diamond on her ring glinted in the sunlight.

 

  1. Halcyon

Hindi meaning: शांत और सुखद

English meaning: Calm, peaceful, and happy; a period of tranquility

Example: The vacation in the tropical paradise was a halcyon experience.

 

  1. Binge

Hindi meaning: खुलेआम खाना या पीना

English meaning: To indulge excessively in something, especially food or entertainment

Example: After a long week, he decided to binge-watch his favorite TV series.

 

  1. Cringe

Hindi meaning: बेहूदा या असंगत महसूस करना

English meaning: To feel embarrassed, awkward, or uncomfortable due to someone’s actions or words

Example: She cringed at the thought of watching her old embarrassing videos.

 

  1. Fiasco

Hindi meaning: असफलता

English meaning: A complete failure or disaster

Example: The concert turned into a fiasco due to technical issues.

 

  1. Giddy

Hindi meaning:  उत्साहित

English meaning: Feeling light-headed, giddy, or overly excited

Example: She felt giddy with joy when she received the news of her promotion.

 

  1. Hunch

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

English meaning: A feeling or intuition about something without logical reasoning

Example: He had a hunch that something good was about to happen.

 

  1. Jittery

Hindi meaning: घबराया हुआ

English meaning: Nervous, anxious, or uneasy

Example: The performer felt jittery before going on stage.

 

  1. Juggle

Hindi meaning: झाड़ू

English meaning: To handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously

Example: She had to juggle between work, family, and personal commitments.

 

  1. Munch

Hindi meaning: चबाना

English meaning: To eat something with a continuous and noisy chewing sound

Example: The kids loved to munch on popcorn while watching movies.

 

  1. Yonder

Hindi meaning: उधर

English meaning: Referring to a place or direction, especially a far or distant place

Example: The kids ran yonder to explore the mysterious forest.

 

  1. Ogle

Hindi meaning: घूरना

English meaning: To look at someone with admiration or desire, often in a way that is considered impolite

Example: He couldn’t help but ogle at the beautiful artwork on display.

 

  1. Plunge

Hindi meaning: डुबकी लगाना

English meaning: To jump or dive into something, often with force or determination

Example: On a hot day, he decided to plunge into the refreshing pool.

 

  1. Quip

Hindi meaning: दिलचस्प बातें करना

English meaning: A witty or sarcastic remark or comment

Example: She always had a quip ready to make people laugh.

 

  1. Rant

Hindi meaning: बड़बड़ाना

English meaning: To speak or shout angrily, often at length

Example: He went on a rant about the poor service at the restaurant.

 

  1. Baffle

Hindi meaning: उलझन में डालना

English meaning: To perplex or confuse someone completely

Example: The magician’s trick left the audience baffled.

 

  1. Tweak

Hindi meaning: ठीक करना

English meaning: To make small adjustments or improvements to something

Example: The chef decided to tweak the recipe to enhance the flavor.

 

  1. Upbeat

Hindi meaning: उत्साहित

English meaning: Energetic, positive, or optimistic in mood

Example: The music had an upbeat rhythm that made everyone want to dance.

 

Conclusion

We’ve explored a wonderful array of everyday words that add a special touch to our conversations. These simple expressions may not be taught in schools, but they are an essential part of our language. From “guffaw” to “munch,” they bring joy and color to our daily interactions. As we wrap up this journey, let’s cherish the beauty of these unique words and make them an integral part of our language. So, next time you encounter them, embrace the magic they bring to our everyday lives!

 

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