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безобра́зие — meaning in English

bezobraziye

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English meaning

  • monkey business noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
  • outrage noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.

Senses

безобра́зие is used for these senses in English:

  • monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
  • outrage An offensive, immoral or indecent act.

monkey business — full definition

  1. noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
  2. noun Silly or mischievous behaviour, especially by children who should be settling down.

outrage — full definition

  1. noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.
  2. noun A shockingly violent, cruel, or offensive act.
  3. verb To make someone feel angry and shocked.
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