bêtise

French

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) foolishness
  • (countable) hooey
  • (uncountable) nonsense

Etymology

Suffix from French bête (animal, beast, inept, stupid).

Origin

French

bête

Gloss

animal, beast, inept, stupid

Concept
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Animals

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