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pelleily — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
  • buffoonery noun The behavior of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.

Senses

pelleily is used for these senses in English:

  • antic (often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
  • buffoonery The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
  • clownery The behaviour of a clown; clownishness, tomfoolery.
  • high jinks Tricky or waggish behaviour; mischief.
  • ribaldry Joking or humorous language or behaviour used in a vulgar or lewd fashion.

antic — full definition

  1. noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
  2. adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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