tsundere
Meanings
noun
- A fictional character who fits the archetype of being cold or even hostile towards another person before gradually showing a warm and caring side.
adj
- Showing qualities typical of a tsundere.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese ツンデレ (tsundere), from つんつん (tsun-tsun, “in a cross, aloof, or standoffish manner”, adverb) + でれでれ (dere-dere, “in a lovey-dovey, infatuated, or lovestruck manner”, adverb).
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