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ぬけぬけ

nuke-nuke

Saying something shamelessly

Having the audacity to say something outrageous without any shame or guilt. The kind of brazenness that makes jaws drop.

💡Someone who caused trouble denying it — 'He said nuke-nuke that it wasn't his fault!'

Example

自分のミスなのにぬけぬけと言い訳した。

He made excuses nuke-nuke even though it was his mistake.

Quiz yourself

She ___ claimed credit for work she didn't do.

やっていない仕事を○○と自分の手柄にした。

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