Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
betise
noun
be-teez
Definition
A foolish or silly act, statement, or behavior.
Examples
- His comment was a mere betise that made everyone laugh.
- Though her betise was unintentional, it caused quite a stir at the party.
- The novel is filled with the betises of its naive characters.
Meaning
Betise refers to an act of foolishness or a silly mistake that usually brings about a sense of embarrassment or light-heartedness.
Synonyms
- foolishness
- blunder
- absurdity
- nonsense
- stupidity
