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birboneria — meaning in English

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English meaning

mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
roguery noun Behaviour that is malicious or reckless.

Senses

birboneria is used for these senses in English:

mischief (uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
roguery mischievous behaviour

mischief — full definition

noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.

roguery — full definition

noun Behaviour that is malicious or reckless.
noun Playful naughtiness that is not meant to cause real harm.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

indisponente vessatorio bravata danno malanno birbone malandrino birbantaggine birbanteria bricconaggine bricconeria marioleria