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travessuras — 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.
  • shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.

Senses

travessuras is used for these senses in English:

  • antic (often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
  • shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

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.

shenanigans — full definition

  1. noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
  2. noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.

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