Pieing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pieing

 

[หˆpaษชษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

throwing food

Pieing is the act of throwing a pie at someone, often as a prank or for comedic effect. It is commonly associated with slapstick humor and is often seen in comedic sketches or performances.

Synonyms

hit with pie, pelt, smear.

Examples of usage

  • During the comedy show, the performer surprised the audience by pieing his friend.
  • At the end of the charity event, the winner got to pie the manager.
  • The kids laughed as they prepared for their pieing contest.
  • In the movie, the villain gets pied in the face as a hilarious twist.
  • She created a viral video of pieing her unsuspecting brother.

Interesting Facts

Historical Origins

  • The playful act of throwing pies at people dates back to early 20th century slapstick comedies, where physical humor was a key element of entertainment.
  • In the silent film era, comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton popularized pieing as a comedic device, leading to its association with laughter and fun.

Pop Culture

  • Television shows, such as 'The Three Stooges' and 'America's Funniest Home Videos', have featured pieing as a popular gag, enhancing its comedic value.
  • Modern events like 'National Pie Day' and pie-throwing charity events celebrate the act, combining fun with a purpose.

Psychology

  • The act of pieing can create a sense of shared humor and bonding among participants, emphasizing the social aspect of playfulness.
  • Studies suggest that humor, including pieing, can reduce stress and promote well-being, indicating its psychological benefits.

Celebrations

  • Pieing has been used in various celebrations and parties, often as a playful punishment in games like 'Pie Face'.
  • In some cultures, lighthearted pieing is part of festivals, symbolizing laughter and joy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pieing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tortada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคˆ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Torte werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul pai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚’ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeter de la tarte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tirar un pastel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pasta atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ด๋ฅผ ๋˜์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ ุงู„ูุทูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodit kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodiลฅ kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰”้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metati pito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta kรถku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะน ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tort atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tirar un pastel