croquis — meaning in English

English meaning

• cartoon noun A humorous or satirical drawing, often with a caption.

Senses

croquis is used for these senses in English:

• cartoon (arts) An artist's preliminary sketch.
• croquis (arts) A quick and sketchy drawing, often of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn.
• thumbnail A rough sketch (e.g., the size of one's thumbnail).

cartoon — full definition

1. noun A humorous or satirical drawing, often with a caption.
2. noun An animated film or television show.
3. verb To draw in a cartoon style, or to caricature.

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