noun
Figaro
Figaro (noun) means a clever, resourceful person, especially one skilled at getting out of tricky situations. Example: “He handled the negotiation like a real figaro, talking his way around every objection.”
noun
1
A clever, resourceful person, especially one skilled at getting out of tricky situations.
"He handled the negotiation like a real figaro, talking his way around every objection."
2
Informal term for a barber.
"The old figaro trimmed his beard with practiced ease."
How to use Figaro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA witty, quick-thinking fixer — or, informally, a barber — named after the famous fictional character.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Figaros
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Etymology
From the character Figaro, the clever barber in Beaumarchais’s plays and Rossini’s opera The Barber of Seville.
Rhymes for Figaro
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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.
