kattenkwaad

Definitions of kattenkwaad
  1. noun
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
    synonyms: apenstreek, apestreek, bokkensprong, bokkesprong, capriool, gambade, gekheid, grap, kattekwaad, kwajongensstreek, paskwil, poets, schelmenstreek
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    types:
    practical joke
    a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
    type of:
    afleiding, dolce far niente, ontspanning, recreatie, relaxatie, verpozing, verstrooiing, vrijetijdsbesteding
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  2. noun
    reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    synonyms: apenstreek, apestreek, baldadigheid, kattekwaad, kwajongensstreek, schelmenstreek
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    types:
    wegmarkering
    noisy and unrestrained mischief
    straatschenderij, straatterreur, vandalisme, vernielzucht
    willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
    type of:
    euveldaad, misdaad, wangedrag
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
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