scaramouches

noun

plural of scaramouch
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as in graciosos

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as in caitiffs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaramouches
  1. antics
  2. cream puffs
  3. jesters
  4. sneaks
  5. fools
Noun
  • But when Depp was first jettisoned from Hollywood’s A-list, major studios had begun to tire of his antics.
    — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For a while, Two Shell’s antics—like sending in decoy DJs pretending to mix—were divisive, but at least the music was exciting.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of antics
Noun
  • That includes macarons, Mille-Feuille (Napoleons), cinnamon buns, cream puffs, eclairs, a variety of tarts, cupcakes, and more.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cream puffs
Noun
  • These Wall Street jesters are ascending at a moment when there’s immense interest in the machinations of finance firms and rainmakers.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In that light, a collection consisting of nothing but down-home music could be seen as the ultimate joke from a pair of indie-punk jesters.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of jesters
Noun
  • The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneaks
Noun
  • Major search sites and every buyer’s agent can still see how long it’s been for sale, and a home that vanishes for a few days and returns at the same price fools no one.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But Thomas and Erika are no fools, coolly telling off smiling Hitler sympathizers during a tony reception.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fools
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