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Definition of scaramouche

scaramouche

/ˌskɛr.əˈmuːʃ/
scar · a · mouche
Plural:scaramouches
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scaramouche Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A stock character in the Italian commedia dell'arte, typically dressed in black Spanish attire and portrayed as a boastful coward or mischievous buffoon who is frequently outwitted.

Example

"The actor's exaggerated gestures and comic timing made him a natural fit for the role of the scaramouche in the Renaissance theatre production."

2

A boastful, cowardly person, or an unscrupulous, mischievous rascal.

Example

"Despite his grand tales of bravery, the local scaramouche fled at the very first sign of real trouble."

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• Rhymes for scaramouche

• Nearby Words

scapula
scar
scarab
scaramouche
scarce
scarcely
scarceness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'Scaramouche', from the Italian commedia dell'arte character 'Scaramuccia', which literally translates to 'little skirmisher' and shares a linguistic root with the English word 'skirmish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scaramouche. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scaramouche
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