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Vocabulary Entry
scaramouche
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stock character in Italian comedy, typically a boastful coward.
Example Sentences
"In the play, the scaramouche was both humorous and cowardly."
"The actors embraced their roles, with one brilliantly portraying the scaramouche."
"The character of the scaramouche brought laughter to the audience's hearts."
V
verb
To behave in a flamboyant or exaggerated manner, particularly in an attempt to impress or entertain.
Example Sentences
"He tends to scaramouche around the stage to captivate the audience."
"Stop scaramouching and just be yourself during the performance."
"The dancer scaramouched gracefully, impressing everyone with her flair."