Affentheater — meaning in English
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English meaning
- charade noun An act or pretence that is obvious and unconvincing, meant to create a false impression.
- monkey business noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- ruckus noun A noisy disturbance or commotion.
Senses
Affentheater is used for these senses in English:
- charade A deception or pretense, originally an absurdly obvious one but now in general use.
- monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
- ruckus A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
monkey business — full definition
- noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- noun Silly or mischievous behaviour, especially by children who should be settling down.