droll settlement
[/drɔːl ˈsɛtəlmənt/]
noun phrasepl: droll settlements
acordo divertido; arranjo cômico; solução burlesca
1. A humorous, amusing, or whimsical resolution to a dispute or disagreement, often characterized by clever wit or comedic elements rather than serious negotiation
The two neighbors reached a droll settlement by agreeing that the fence would be painted in alternating stripes to reflect both their tastes.
Os dois vizinhos chegaram a um acordo divertido concordando que a cerca seria pintada em listras alternadas para refletir os gostos de ambos.
2. A comical or absurd agreement that resolves a matter in an unconventional and entertaining way
After weeks of quarreling, they made a droll settlement: whoever lost at chess would do the other's chores for a month.
Após semanas de briga, fizeram um arranjo cômico: quem perdesse no xadrez faria os afazeres do outro por um mês.
The term 'droll settlement' is somewhat literary and archaic in modern English usage. It reflects a preference for creative, humorous problem-solving rather than rigid formal negotiations. In Brazilian culture, this approach aligns with the tendency toward jogo de cintura (flexibility and clever maneuvering) in interpersonal conflicts. The phrase is rarely heard in contemporary American English but may appear in literature, particularly in classics or formal writing.
NYC Slang
funny deal; quirky agreement; the funny way they settled it
Related Idioms & Phrases
settle on amusing terms
reach a comical compromise
work out a witty solution
come to a humorous understanding
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