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- \es-pyeg-lə-ˈrē\
- /espˈɪɡəlri/
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- \es-pyeg-lə-ˈrē\
Definitions of espieglerie word
- noun espieglerie Impish or playful behaviour; mischief. 1
- noun espieglerie playfulness 0
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Parts of speech for Espieglerie
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espieglerie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for espieglerie
noun espieglerie
- prank — a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- escapade — An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.
- fool's errand — a completely absurd, pointless, or useless errand.
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