Definitions for bêtisebɛˈtiz; -ˈtiz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bê•tise*bɛˈtiz; -ˈtiz(n.)(pl.)-tises
lack of understanding; stupidity.
a stupid or foolish act or remark.
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Origin of bêtise:
1820–30; < F
Princeton's WordNet
stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility(noun)
a stupid mistake
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