despiste — meaning in English
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English meaning
- diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
Senses
despiste is used for these senses in English:
- absent-mindedness The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19th century.]
- diversion (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
- slip-up (idiomatic) A (small) error or mistake; a (minor) misstep.
diversion — full definition
- noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
- noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
- noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.