guignol

French
A Guignol show being performed in Paris.

Etymology

Originated in Lyon, from guigner (“to wink”) +‎ -ol; also the name of the main character.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡi.ɲɔl/
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Noun

guignol m (plural guignols)

  1. (theater) puppet
    Gendarme et Guignol. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. fool
    Synonym: charlot
    Quel guignol! ― What a fool!
    Vas-tu arrêter de faire le guignol? ― Are you going to stop playing the fool?

Derived terms

Descendants
  • → Spanish: guiñol

Further reading
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