Frotzelei
dieNounteasing; banter.
English translations
- 01
frolic
- 02
playfulness
- 03
romp
Word details
- German meaning
- Scherzhafte Neckerei, spielerische Hänselei.
- English meaning
- Banter
- Synonym
- Neckerei, Stichelei
- German example
- Ihre Frotzeleien waren immer liebevoll gemeint.
- English example
- Her bantering was always meant affectionately.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Frotzelei
- Plural Form
- die Frotzeleien
Example sentences with “Frotzelei”
Es war nur eine freundschaftliche Frotzelei. (It was only friendly banter.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Frotzelei a negative word?
Not necessarily. It usually refers to lighthearted, playful teasing. It is a feminine noun (die Frotzelei).