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La presa in giro
Literally a taking around. Use it as a noun for an act that mocks the listener. The tone is indignant far more often than playful.
Examples in context
Questo aumento di due euro è una presa in giro.
This two euro raise is a mockery.
Le sue scuse sembravano una presa in giro.
His apologies looked like mockery.
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