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Meaning of calypsis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The act of covering, concealing, hiding, or veiling.
  2. The act of covering or concealing one’s face, or sexually attractive parts, especially in the presence of someone who is a sexual turn-off (extremely anerotic), or someone who is uncomfortable to be around.
  3. The veiling of a bride during a wedding.
  4. The concealing of one's face while committing a robbery or other criminal act.
  5. A type of closed or negative body language often expressing extremely anerotic feelings, sexual abhorrence, scorn and contempt toward someone viewed as a sexual turn-off in terms of physical appearance, personality, or social behavior.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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