scaramouche
Definition
Noun: 1. A stock character in commedia dell'arte: A theatrical character from Italian comedy tradition, traditionally depicted as a boastful, arrogant, and cowardly Spanish soldier or braggart.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The actor specialized in playing the scaramouche, with his exaggerated swagger and sudden retreats.
- In the classic farce, the scaramouche was constantly making threats he could never carry out.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person in real life who acts in a boastful and cowardly manner.
- He was nothing but a political scaramouche, full of bold promises but quick to flee from responsibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Scaramouch (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of the same word.
Synonyms
- Braggart
- Boaster
- Blowhard
- Coward (when emphasizing the fearful aspect)
Related Idioms
- To play the scaramouche: To act the part of a boastful coward.
- Stop playing the scaramouche and either confront the issue or admit you can't handle it.
Noun
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a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward
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