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pagliacciata — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
  • buffoonery noun The behavior of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
  • masquerade noun A party or ball where guests wear masks and costumes.

Senses

pagliacciata is used for these senses in English:

  • antic (often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
  • buffoonery The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
  • masquerade (figuratively) An act of living under false pretenses; a concealment of something by a false or unreal show; a disguise, a pretence; also, a pretentious display.

antic — full definition

  1. noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
  2. adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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