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Figaro

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Noun — A clever, resourceful person, especially one skilled at getting out of tricky situations.

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Etymology

From the character Figaro, the clever barber in Beaumarchais’s plays and Rossini’s opera The Barber of Seville.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Figaro” mean?

The word “Figaro” means a clever, resourceful person, especially one skilled at getting out of tricky situations. In plain terms, a witty, quick-thinking fixer — or, informally, a barber — named after the famous fictional character.

How do you use “Figaro” in a sentence?

Here is “Figaro” used in a sentence: “He handled the negotiation like a real figaro, talking his way around every objection.”

What part of speech is “Figaro”?

“Figaro” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Figaro” have?

“Figaro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clever, resourceful person, especially one skilled at getting out of tricky situations.

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