ша́лость — meaning in English
shalost
Russian → English · translate English → Russian instead
English meaning
- mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
- monkey business noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
Senses
ша́лость is used for these senses in English:
- mischief (uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
- monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
- prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.
mischief — full definition
- noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
- noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.
monkey business — full definition
- noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- noun Silly or mischievous behaviour, especially by children who should be settling down.