figlas
//ˈfi.ɡlas/ | [ˈfi.ɡlʲas] | [ˈfi.ɡlʲas]/
Polishnoun
Cross-reference
→ see figiel
figlas is a synonym of figiel.
Definitions of figiel noun · /ˈfi.ɡjɛl/
Full entry for figiel →- 1.trick, prank, joke, fooling around
- 2.amusing, clever, or facetious work of art
Etymology of figiel
Brückner (1927) states that this term is derived from Latin figūra via the dialectal form figuły. Alternatively, borrowed from Middle High German vigilje, from Medieval Latin vigiliae. If so, then a doublet of wigilia (“eve”) and Wigilia (“Christmas Eve”).
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
Etymology
From figiel + -as.