Streich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- escapade noun A reckless, adventurous, or mischievous act, often one that breaks the rules.
- hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
- joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
- knavery noun The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
- lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
- 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.
- prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
- shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
- wind-up noun An act of teasing someone by telling them something untrue to see how they react, or the false story itself.
Senses
Streich is used for these senses in English:
- escapade A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.
- hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
- humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
- joke Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
- knavery The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
- lark A prank.
- practical joke A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.
- prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.
hoax — full definition
- noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
- verb To trick someone into believing something false.