Granjerías (en. Farms)

/ɡɾanxeˈɾias/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of exaggerating or putting on a show in a humorous way.
His antics at the party made everyone laugh.
Sus granjerías en la fiesta hicieron reír a todos.
Behavior that seeks to attract attention in a comedic manner.
Don't pay attention to his foolishness; he's just trying to mock.
No le hagas caso a sus granjerías, solo busca burlarse.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'granjeriar', which refers to acting silly or exaggerating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act foolishly
To act in an exaggerated manner to attract attention.
hacer granjerías
not to fall for foolishness
Not to be influenced by mocking or absurd behaviors.
no caer en granjerías

Related Words

granjeria
Act of acting silly or exaggerating in a situation.
granjeria
jokes
Jokes or comedic comments that provoke laughter.
bromas

Slang Meanings

Ridiculous behavior
When he starts with his antics, everyone laughs.
Cuando empieza con sus granjerías, todos se ríen.
Acts to attract attention
Those shenanigans are not necessary in a serious meeting.
Esas granjerías no son necesarias en una reunión seria.