strapats

Definities

1. prank, caper, antic (strange, excessive or frivolous action)
   derogatory, feminine, in-plural, no-diminutive
2. strain, toil, hassle
   feminine, no-diminutive, obsolete

Voorbeelden

“Men bezag die overzeese politieke strapatsen met de grootste argwaan.”

Those political frivolities from overseas were looked at with the greatest suspicion.

“Zijn⟳ tocht voert ons langs het vocabulaire van verschillende media, [...], tot de verbale strapatsen van politici die bepaalde vragen⟳ liever niet beantwoorden⟳.”

His journey takes us from the vocabulary of various media outlets, …, to the strange verbal antics of politicians who would rather not answer certain questions.

ERK-niveau