japery

• Существительное, обозначающее поведение или речь, которые отличаются клоунадой, шутовством или характеризуются насмешками и издевательством.

A noun referring to behavior or speech that is clownish, buffoonish, or characterized by jesting and mockery.

uncountable

1. Clowning or buffooneryC2formal

   Behavior that is silly, playful, or mocking, like that of a clown or jester.

   Клоунада или шутовство

   • The court was filled with japery and laughter during the festival.
   • His constant japery annoyed the serious members of the committee.
   • The play relied heavily on japery to entertain the audience.

   Synonymsbuffooneryclowningfooleryhorseplayjestingjokingtomfoolery

   Antonymsgravityseriousnesssolemnity