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languishy

Main Entry: lang·uishy
Pronunciation: 'lang-gwishy
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): lang·uish·ier; -est
Etymology: Modern English,
1 a : to feel feeble, weak, or enervated b : to be or live in a state of depression or decreasing vitality
2 a : to become dispirited : PINE <languishing in prison> b : to suffer neglect <the bill languished in the Senate for eight months>
3 : to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy
Languishy Scott lounges around because he is so sad.
by T.S. Long January 23, 2004
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Languish

This pandemic makes me languish. I feel alright but somethings amiss - joy.
by EmptyGlass June 12, 2021
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languify

The general term applied to the practice of imitating the grammatical and pronunciation rules of another language but inserting English (first language) words. See also Frenchify and Espanify.
When I could not think of the word for "window" during my conversation with the Frenchman, I languified it into "la window."
by President Handell January 13, 2005
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languishing

Slow motion thoughts and movements. Blah. Low flow.
I'm languishing through the pandemic due to the lack of socializing.
by JJCool1967 April 30, 2021
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languistor

A spanish conquistador raised through a pombagarania.
A poor languistor sat on the corner of the road, seeking anyone who would give him five robux.
by Jhonny "Pitts" Pitts April 20, 2018
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anguishy

1. (of a person) often filled with anguish
2. (of an emotional state) filled with anguish
1.
Dave: dude, you seem filled with profound suffering lately
Kyle: yeah man, ive just been so anguishy.
2.
Steve: I really liked that movie. It was so deep and moving
John: I dont know, it seemed trite and unoriginal and, honestly, a little too anguishy for me
Steve: You're a dick
by The-Fixer August 29, 2011
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Languist

someone who believes that other language are not as good as their own and therefore treats them unfairly
How can you say that German is better than English, you're such a languist.
We have suffered from those racists, sexists, and now the have to face with the languists too
by 321Tacocat123 May 18, 2018
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