wallflower — A person who remains on the sidelines at a social event, especially a dance, typically due to shyness or lack of partners
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who remains on the sidelines at a social event, especially a dance, typically due to shyness or lack of partners
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːlˌflaʊər/
Korean meaning: 파티나 춤에서 벽에 기대어 서 있는 사람, 소극적인 사람
Korean pronunciation: 월-플라우어 (강세: 월)
Example Sentences
- Don't be such a wallflower - come dance with us!
- The former wallflower surprised everyone by winning the dance competition.
- She planted colorful wallflowers along the garden wall.
wallflower
NOUN//ˈwɔːlˌflaʊər//
A person who remains on the sidelines at a social event, especially a dance, typically due to shyness or lack of partners
Shy person standing alone at dance
Every wallflower finds their power in the final hour!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
문자 그대로 '벽에 피는 꽃'이라는 뜻에서 유래. 실제로 벽꽃(식물)이 벽 근처에서 자라는 특성이 있어서 이름이 붙었고, 1820년대부터 파티에서 벽 근처에 서 있는 소극적인 사람을 가리키는 비유적 표현으로 사용되기 시작했다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't be such a wallflower - come dance with us!”
“The former wallflower surprised everyone by winning the dance competition.”
“She planted colorful wallflowers along the garden wall.”
“Even the biggest wallflower can become the life of the party with the right encouragement.”
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