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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

  1. noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
  2. noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
  3. verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.

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