spratt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fillip noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
- fop noun A man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
- humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
- practical joke noun A trick played on someone to make them look foolish and to amuse everyone else, carried out through actions or objects rather than words.
- prank noun A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
- trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
Senses
spratt is used for these senses in English:
- fillip (archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
- fop (dated) A vain man; a dandy.
- humbug (countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
- practical joke A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.
- prank A practical joke or mischievous trick.
- trick Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank.
fillip — full definition
- noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
- noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
- verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.