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hullutus — meaning in English

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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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