betise

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Noun betise has 1 sense

stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility - a stupid mistake
--₁ is a kind of mistake, error, fault

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Betise

Noun

Sense 1:

A foolish or silly act; a nonsensical behavior.

Sample Sentence: She couldn't resist the betise of jumping in the puddle and ruining her new shoes.

Sense 2:

A trivial mistake or error; a blunder.

Sample Sentence: The boss scolded her for the betise of forgetting to attach the important document to the email.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Showcasing or characterized by foolishness or silliness.

Sample Sentence: The play was filled with betise humor, leaving the audience in stitches.