hullutus — meaning in English

English meaning

• folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
• lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.

Senses

hullutus is used for these senses in English:

• folly Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
• fool's errand (idiomatic) A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
• lark A frolic or romp, some fun.

folly — full definition

1. noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
2. noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

lark — full definition

1. noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
2. noun A harmless prank or bit of fun.
3. verb To have fun or act mischievously, often in the phrase "lark about."

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