pehmo

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) softy (person)
  • When used as modifier in a compound term, soft, cuddly etc.
  • When used as modifier in a compound term, soft; softly softly UK etc. discreet, low-key, careful

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish pehmeä (soft, smooth).

Origin

Finnish

pehmeä

Gloss

soft, smooth

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

Emoji
🍦 🔈️

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