Guignol — meaning in English

English meaning

• clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
• Muppet noun A foolish or incompetent person (informal, often affectionate or mildly insulting).
• phony adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
• punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.

Senses

Guignol is used for these senses in English:

• Punch (British) A glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.
• clown A person who acts in a silly fashion.
• muppet (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) An incompetent or foolish person.
• phony (informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.

clown — full definition

1. noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.

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