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travesuras — meaning in English

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

Senses

travesuras is used for these senses in English:

  • monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
  • shenanigans Mischievous play, especially by children. [from mid 19th c.]
  • shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

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.

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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