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fizz
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/fɪz/A hissing or bubbling sound; effervescence.
fizzer
nounLow (C2/Rare)
/ˈfɪz.ər/Something that is unsuccessful, a failure, or a disappointment, especially an event or performance that fails to meet expectations.
fizzle
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈfɪz.əl/to make a weak hissing or sputtering sound; to fail or end weakly or disappointingly.
fizzwater
nounLow
/ˈfɪzˌwɔːtə/A carbonated, non-alcoholic, sweetened beverage, often fruit-flavored; synonymous with soda pop, soft drink.
fjeld
nounRare / Specialized
/fjɛld/A high, barren, rocky plateau in mountainous regions, particularly in Scandinavia.
fjord
nounC1/C2
/fjɔːd/A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs or steep slopes, especially in Norway, created by glacial erosion.
flab
nounB2
/flæb/Soft, loose body fat, especially excess fat noticeable due to lack of muscle tone.
flabbergast
verbverb-transitiveLow Frequency
/ˈflabəɡɑːst/To overwhelm with shock, surprise, or wonder; to astonish greatly.
flabellum
nounVery Low
/fləˈbɛləm/A fan-shaped structure, originally referring to a ceremonial fan used in religious contexts.
flaccidity
nounLow
/flæˈsɪd.ə.ti/The state or quality of being soft, limp, and lacking firmness.
flack
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2-C1
/flæk/Strong criticism, opposition, or argument; also, a person who publicizes or promotes something.
flackery
nounC2/Rare
/ˈflækəri/The business or practice of aggressively promoting or publicising something, often in a showy or insincere manner; promotional hype.
flacon
nounC1
/ˈflækɒn/A small decorative bottle with a stopper, especially one for holding perfume, toilet water, or other liquids.
flag
nounverbverb-transitiveA2/B1
/flæɡ/A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol, signal, or decoration, especially of a nation, institution, or movement.
flag captain
nounC2
/ˈflæɡ ˌkæp.tɪn/The captain of a flagship, who directly commands the vessel on which an admiral (the flag officer) is embarked, serving as both the ship's captain and the admiral's chief of staff for naval operations.
flag day
nounC1
/ˈflæɡ ˌdeɪ/A day on which a national flag is displayed or a specific commemorative event related to a flag or national symbol is held.
flag fall
nounC1
/ˈflæɡ ˌfɔːl/The initial, fixed charge applied at the start of a taxi or rideshare journey, before distance or time-based costs are added.
flag football
nounLow
/flæɡ ˈfʊtbɔːl/A non-contact variant of American football where players remove flags or flag belts from opponents instead of tackling them.
flag lieutenant
nounVery Low
/flæɡ lɛfˈtɛnənt/A naval officer who serves as an aide or personal staff officer to a flag officer (admiral or commodore).
flag of convenience
nounC2
/ˌflæɡ əv kənˈviːniəns/The practice of registering a merchant ship in a country different from that of its owners, primarily to take advantage of less stringent regulations and lower operating costs.

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