Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

punchinello

Noun

/ˌpʌn.tʃɪˈnɛl.oʊ/

Definition

A character in Italian puppet plays, traditionally depicted as a hunchbacked clown or buffoon.

Examples

In the puppet show, the punchinello delighted the audience with his silly antics.
The artist created a colorful painting of a punchinello, capturing his whimsical nature.

Meaning

Punchinello represents a stock character from the commedia dell’arte, often characterized by his exaggerated features and comical behavior, embodying the traits of foolishness and trickery.