Scaramouche Meaning in English
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释义
A scaramouche is a stock comic character from Italian theater who is clever, boastful, and often gets into trouble. The word can also refer to someone who acts silly or mischievous.
用法与细微差别
Most common in literary or theatrical settings, or as a reference in music (e.g., Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody'). Used to describe someone acting foolish or showy. Rare in daily speech.
例句
The play features a scaramouche who always tricks the audience.
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A scaramouche makes people laugh with silly jokes.
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The teacher called him a scaramouche for his funny behavior.
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He acted like a real scaramouche at the party, stealing the show with his tricks.
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Do you remember that line from Queen’s song: 'Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?'
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Whenever someone acts like a prankster, my friends call him a scaramouche.
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