🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नकली नाखून

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nakli nākhūn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fake-Nails/feɪk neɪlz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसने शादी के लिए नकली नाखून लगवाए।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Artificial nails that are applied to enhance the appearance of natural nails.

    "She decided to get fake nails for the wedding to match her dress."
  2. 2

    Nails made from synthetic materials, often used in beauty treatments.

    "The salon offers a variety of styles for fake nails, including acrylic and gel options."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fake' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the slang 'fake it', meaning to deceive or pretend. 'Nails' comes from Old English 'nægl', which has Germanic roots. The combination reflects the modern practice of using artificial materials to enhance or replace natural nails.

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