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kvell  (kvel),USA pronunciation v.i. [Slang.]
  1. Slang Termsto be extraordinarily pleased;
    esp., to be bursting with pride, as over one's family.
  • Yiddish kveln be delighted; compare Middle High German, German quellen well up, gush
  • 1965–70, American.


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