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Russian avos'
(Russian: авось) describes a philosophy of behavior, or attitude, of a person who ignores possible problems or hassles and, at the same time, expects or hopes for no negative results or consequences. It is an attitude that treats life as unpredictable and holds that the best one can do is count on luck.
1: "Did you study for the test? You finished it suspiciously quickly."
2: "I couldn't bother studying, just answered everything by Russian avos'."
2: "I couldn't bother studying, just answered everything by Russian avos'."
Russian avos' by nadimka January 9, 2022
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Avosuahi
Avosuahi is a very nice girl with a bubbly personality. Shes not so crazy about rap music but LOVES Bollywood and sunflowers.
Also she has to be nice to Nas or else
Also she has to be nice to Nas or else
Avosuahi by Tha big Kahuna July 7, 2020
Avosine
Of or related to the qualities of a good "grandfather".
From the Latin "avos"=grandfather, and the suffix "-inum" = "of, like, having the qualities of"
From the Latin "avos"=grandfather, and the suffix "-inum" = "of, like, having the qualities of"
The teacher brought his ripened avosine skills into play by holding and coddling the unwed-mother-student's restive baby while she took her final exam.
Avosine by Pen-Dragon March 21, 2024
avosine
From the Latin «avos» = grandfather and “-ine” = like, resembling.
1. -ine is a suffix of adjectives of Greek or Latin origin, meaning “of or pertaining to,” “of the nature of,” “made of,” “like”: asinine; crystalline; equine; marine.
1. -ine is a suffix of adjectives of Greek or Latin origin, meaning “of or pertaining to,” “of the nature of,” “made of,” “like”: asinine; crystalline; equine; marine.
While his student went up to collect her technical degree, the venerable, avosine Professor proffered his help, then put all of his skills and years of experience to work, calming and coddling the restive, restless little wee baby that the young woman had just recently born.
avosine by Pen-Dragon April 9, 2024
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