pitrerie — 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.
- shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- tomfoolery noun Silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense.
Senses
pitrerie is used for these senses in English:
- antic (often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- prattery Foolishness or foolish behaviour.
- shenanigans Mischievous play, especially by children. [from mid 19th c.]
- tomfoolery Foolish behaviour or speech.
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.
shenanigans — full definition
- noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.