scaramouche

Thân thiện

Scaramouche struts across the stage in his colorful costume.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Scaramouch
• Scaramouche