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凡爾賽

简凡尔赛 · 繁凡爾賽

Mandarin · pinyin Fán ěr sài

Versailles (near Paris)
(slang) to humblebrag
ostensibly modest, but in fact boastful

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凡: fán · all, any, every; ordinary, common
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尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle
赛: sài · compete, contend; contest, race

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2–3–4 · Fan2 er3 sai4

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name

Versailles

noun

(neologism, slang) class and elegance
(neologism, slang) humblebrag

adj

(neologism, slang) a form of online boasting where individuals subtly flaunt their superior life or achievements by making seemingly humble or complaining statements.

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