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ConnectWord · Ages 8-60 · In use

niaiser

To fool around or waste time, or to tease someone. 'Tu me niaises?' means 'Are you kidding me?'

Tu me niaises? On a un exam demain? (Are you kidding me? We have a test tomorrow?)

For parents and educators

Mostly playful. 'Se faire niaiser' can mean being made fun of, so listen for who is doing it.

Where it came from

Québec verb from 'niais' (silly).

Also heard as

tu me niaises, niaise pas, niaisage

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