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Definition of "niaiserie" [niaiserie]

  • Foolishness or stupidity; a foolish or stupid act. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "niaiserie" in a sentence
  • "In Pauline this finesse was partially concealed by a languor and indecision of manner and an occasional assumption of 'niaiserie'; or almost infantine simplicity; but this only threw people the more off their guard, and made her finesse the more sure in its operation."
  • "'niaiserie'; or almost infantine simplicity; but this only threw people the more off their guard, and made her finesse the more sure in its operation."
  • "SIMPLICITÉ, _f. _, qualité de ce qui est simple; niaiserie."