brighella

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Italian

Etymology

Named after Brighella, a stock character in the commedia dell'arte. From brigare (to intrigue) +‎ -ella (noun-forming diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /briˈɡɛl.la/
  • Rhymes: -ɛlla
  • Hyphenation: bri‧ghèl‧la

Noun

brighella m (invariable)

  1. a cunning person who tries to take advantage of the situation through trickery