espièglerie

Definitions of espièglerie
  1. noun
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
    synonyms: farce, polissonnerie, tour
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    types:
    farce
    a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
    canulard
    a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
    type of:
    divertissement, détente, récréation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  2. noun
    reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    synonyms: diablerie
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    types:
    vandalisme
    willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
    type of:
    inconduite, méfait
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  3. noun
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    synonyms: frivolité, polissonnerie
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    type of:
    bêtise
    foolish or senseless behavior
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