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