Scherz — meaning in English

English meaning

• banter noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
• frolic verb To play or move about happily and without restraint.
• humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
• jest noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.

Senses

Scherz is used for these senses in English:

• banter Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
• frolic A playful antic.
• humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
• jest (archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
• joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

banter — full definition

1. noun Light, good-humored teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
2. verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.

frolic — full definition

1. verb To play or move about happily and without restraint.
2. noun Playful, carefree activity or fun.

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