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What Does Your Name Say About You?
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Eating posted on 2014/11/25Ever wondered if your name holds a secret power? This video dives into the fascinating psychology of names, exploring how they influence everything from brand recognition to the famous Bouba Kiki effect! You'll pick up cool vocabulary and gain cultural insights while learning why names are so much more than just labels.
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brand
US /brænd/
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UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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More familiar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
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UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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More social
US /ˈsoʃəl/
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UK /ˈsəuʃəl/
- Adjective
- Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- Living together and depending on each other
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More human
US /ˈhjumən/
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UK /'hju:mən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person; a man, woman or child
- Adjective
- Concerning or characteristic of people
- Showing compassion or empathy.
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