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

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."

Informal term for a barber.

"The old figaro trimmed his beard with practiced ease."

How to use Figaro

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA witty, quick-thinking fixer — or, informally, a barber — named after the famous fictional character.

Word forms

Figaros plural

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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

faro Caro taro Paro Saro claro amaro Charo amparo Gennaro Kilimanjaro

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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.