guignol

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French

Etymology

From proper name Guignol

Noun

guignol m (plural guignols)

  1. 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

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