scaramouch

noun

variants or scaramouche
Definition of scaramouchnext
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as in gracioso

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as in cream puff

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Recent Examples of scaramouch Much like his namesake, the scaramouch, the Mooch masquerades as a useful idiot and a sly schemer, performing both roles while never forgetting to enthrall the audience and, most important, the boss. — Tiana Lowe, National Review, 28 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaramouch
  1. gracioso
  2. cream puff
  3. fool
  4. ostrich
  5. motley
  6. sneak
  7. jester
  8. antic
Noun
  • With Edusei’s fastidious beat, the orchestra played with hair-trigger precision, and a huge dynamic range, in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso.
    — Dallas News, Dallas News, 8 Jan. 2022
  • The same praise could be heaped upon Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, which opened the evening.
    — Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 19 May 2017
Definition of gracioso
Noun
  • Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Definition of cream puff
Noun
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, reinventing Beethoven at the Bowl, doing so following Dudamel and with little rehearsal time, could easily become a fool’s errand.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fool
Noun
  • An ostrich recommends that Taylor hide and pretend nothing happened.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Shrine guards flick sticks with ostrich feathers at female pilgrims lingering too long in the shade to try to keep the flow of people moving.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ostrich
Noun
  • The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
  • This week’s foe, Tennessee, is almost as motley.
    — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Definition of motley
Noun
  • The sneak peak shows fan-favorite winners Bryce and Trinity reunite with their fellow Islanders at a live taping at Universal Studios Hollywood, where tensions are high.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere at the event, Debbie and Ryan sneak into a room to hook up.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • Giving the Angry Wave mascot a jester hat was a nice touch, and the argyle stripe really ties the whole thing together.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Schleien has responded with a coruscating online presence, emerging as less of a jester and more of a conscience for Israeli liberals.
    — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of jester
Noun
  • Sport is full of bad actors expediting the death of discourse with repulsive antics.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Vicki could barely hide her disgust that Luann’s antics get more respect than her insurance business.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of antic

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