facétie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- practical joke noun A trick played on someone to make them look foolish and to amuse everyone else, carried out through actions or objects rather than words.
- shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
Senses
facétie is used for these senses in English:
- practical joke A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.
- shenanigans Mischievous play, especially by children. [from mid 19th c.]
shenanigans — full definition
- noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.