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weightism
nounLow
/ˈweɪtɪz(ə)m/Discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping based on a person's weight, particularly their body size.
weightlifting
nounB1
/ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/The sport or activity of lifting barbells or other heavy weights in a controlled manner.
weightman
nounRare/Low
/ˈweɪtmən/A person whose role or profession involves handling, measuring, or managing weights; historically, an official at a market or similar place who ensures proper weights and measures.
weightroom
nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
/ˈweɪtruːm/A dedicated room or area, typically within a gym, sports facility, or home, equipped with weights and resistance training equipment, designed primarily for strength and conditioning exercises.
weightwatchers
nounMedium
/ˌweɪt ˈwɒtʃəz/A proprietary name for a commercial weight-loss program, involving diet plans, group meetings, and point-based food tracking systems.
weihai
nounVery Low / Obscure
/ˈweɪhaɪ/An unincorporated community name.
weil
nounN/A (Not an English word)
/vaɪl/The German coordinating conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', used to introduce a causal clause.
weil's disease
nounLow
/ˈvaɪlz dɪˌziːz/The severe form of leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, often via water contaminated with rodent urine.
weill
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
/wiːl/An archaic Scottish variant of 'will', primarily used as a noun meaning desire, inclination, or determination, and historically as a verb meaning to wish or desire.
weimar republic
nounC2
/ˈvaɪmɑː rɪˈpʌblɪk/The democratic government of Germany from 1919 to 1933, established after World War I and preceding the Nazi regime.
weimaraner
nounLow
/ˈvaɪmərɑːnə/A breed of large, athletic hunting dog originally from Germany, known for its sleek silver-grey coat and distinctive light eyes.
weinberg
nounC2
/ˈvaɪnbəːɡ/A German word meaning 'vineyard', specifically a hill where grape vines are cultivated for wine production.
weinberger
nounC2
/ˈvaɪnˌbɜːɡə/A German surname meaning 'wine farmer' or 'vintner'.
weingartner
nounVery Low
/ˈvaɪnɡɑːtnə/A German surname.
weir
nounC2
/wɪə(r)/A low dam built across a river to raise the water level or divert its flow.
weird
adjectivenounverbB1
/wɪəd/Strange, mysterious, uncanny, or unsettling in a way that is difficult to explain or understand.
weird out
verbC1
/ˈwɪəd aʊt/To cause someone to feel strange, uncomfortable, unsettled, or disturbed.
weird sisters
plural-nounRare in modern everyday use; specialised/literary.
/ˌwɪəd ˈsɪs.təz/The three witches (also called the Three Witches or Weird Sisters) in Shakespeare's play Macbeth.
weirdo
nounCommon
/ˈwɪə.dəʊ/A person whose appearance or behaviour is strange, unconventional, or socially awkward.
weirdy
nounLow
/ˈwɪədi/A person who is strange, unconventional, or eccentric in behaviour or appearance.

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