Schabernack — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
- prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
- shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- wind-up noun An act of teasing someone by telling them something untrue to see how they react, or the false story itself.
Senses
Schabernack is used for these senses in English:
- hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
- humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
- prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.
- shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]
- wind-up (British) A humorous attempt to fool somebody; a practical joke in which the victim is encouraged to believe something untrue.
hoax — full definition
- noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- verb To trick someone into believing something false.
humbug — full definition
- noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
- noun A hard, striped mint candy, especially popular in Britain.