"System D" meaning in English

See System D in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Calque of French système D. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|système D}} Calque of French système D Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=System D}} System D
  1. A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.
    Sense id: en-System_D-en-name-Ff6T4xN4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Download JSONL data for System D meaning in English (1.1kB)

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