brincalhão — meaning in English

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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