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brincalhão — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jester noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
  • player noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
  • playful adj Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.
  • prankster noun Someone who enjoys playing pranks on people.

Senses

brincalhão is used for these senses in English:

  • jester One who jests, jokes or teases.
  • player One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
  • playful liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
  • prankster One who performs pranks.

jester — full definition

  1. noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
  2. noun Someone who habitually jokes around or clowns for attention.

player — full definition

  1. noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
  2. noun An actor performing in a play.
  3. noun A device that plays recorded audio or video.
  4. noun An important or influential participant in a field, deal, or industry.
  5. noun Informal: someone who dates multiple people casually rather than committing to one relationship.
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