pelle — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
- buffoon noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
- clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
- coxcomb noun The hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.
- sketch verb To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
- wanton adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.
Senses
pelle is used for these senses in English:
- antic A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- buffoon One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
- clown A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
- clown A person who acts in a silly fashion.
- coxcomb (by extension) A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.
- sketch (informal) An amusing person.
- wanton An overly playful person; a trifler.
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.
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