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• bêtise — bê•tise [[t]bɛˈtiz[/t]] n. pl. tises [[t] ˈtiz[/t]]). 1) lack of understanding; stupidity 2) a stupid or foolish act or remark • Etymology: 1820–30; < F …   From formal English to slang