Definitions for betises

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betises bê·tise

Spelling: [be-teez]

IPA: /bɛˈtiz/

Betises is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 98 anagrams from letters in betises (beeisst).

Definitions for betises

noun

1. lack of understanding, perception, or the like; stupidity.
2. a stupid or foolish act or remark.
3. something inconsequential or without merit; absurdity; trifle.

Origin of betises

1820-30; French: literally, foolishness, equivalent to bête foolish (see beast) + -ise -ice

Examples for betises

Frankly—I would put it at such moments—he becomes at last an optical bore or betise.

We should get no clothes fit to wear next week if we committed such a betise.