reinlegen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
- fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
- frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
- screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
- spoof noun A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
Senses
reinlegen is used for these senses in English:
- con (transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
- fox (transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
- frame (transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.
- screw (transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
- spoof (transitive) To gently satirize. [from 1914]
con — full definition
- noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
- verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
- noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
- noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
- noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.
fox — full definition
- noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
- noun A cunning or crafty person.
- adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
- verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.