monelleria

Definitions of monelleria
  1. noun
    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
    synonyms: illusionismo, magia, prestigio
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    type of:
    esibizione, messinscena, serata
    the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
  2. noun
    a cunning or deceitful action or device
    synonyms: furberia, malizia
  3. noun
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
    synonyms: birichinata, buffonata, scherzo, tiro birbone
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    types:
    burla, celia, gioco, scherzo
    a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
    type of:
    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  4. noun
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    synonyms: buffonata, buffoneria, pagliacciata, scherzo
  5. noun
    an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
    synonyms: abbindolamento
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    type of:
    disonestà
    lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
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