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单词 shavies
释义

shavie

noun

shav·​ie ˈshā-vē How to pronounce shavie (audio)
Scotland
: prank

Synonyms

  • antic
  • caper
  • capriccio
  • dido
  • escapade
  • frolic
  • gag
  • jest
  • knavery
  • monkeyshine(s)
  • practical joke
  • prank
  • rag [chiefly British]
  • roguery
  • shine(s)
  • trick
  • waggery
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Example Sentences

some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews

Word History

Etymology

shave (swindle) + -ie

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined above

shavies

noun

plural of shavie, Scottish
as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pranks
  • experiences
  • practical jokes
  • knaveries
  • tricks
  • capriccios
  • waggeries
  • rogueries
  • adventures
  • didos
  • games
  • escapades
  • shines
  • times
  • antics
  • capers
  • gags
  • plays
  • rags
  • frolics
  • high jinks
  • monkeyshines
  • tomfooleries
  • didoes
  • performances
  • horseplays
  • deeds
  • jests
  • larks
  • rowdyisms
  • hijinks
  • missions
  • stunts
  • whimseys
  • maneuvers
  • shenanigans
  • hoaxes
  • deceptions
  • hanky-pankies
  • gambits
  • deceits
  • vagaries
  • feats
  • subterfuges
  • trickeries
  • whims
  • caprices
  • stratagems
  • whimsies
  • wiles
  • frauds
  • delusions
  • ruses
  • conceits
  • ploys
  • fancies
  • shams
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