Frotzelei

dieNoun

teasing; banter.

English translations

  1. 01

    frolic

  2. 02

    playfulness

  3. 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”

  1. 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).