pantaloon
/ˌpæntəˈluːn/
noun
- A foolish or ridiculous old man, especially one who is a stock character in comedy or pantomime.
- She called her grandfather a pantaloon when he put on a funny hat and danced.
- In the play, the pantaloon stumbled around the stage, making everyone laugh.
- The old man acted like a pantaloon, telling silly jokes and tripping over his own feet.
- A type of tight-fitting trousers worn in the 19th century, often part of a costume.
- The fashion of the 1800s included pantaloons for men.
- She found a pair of old pantaloons in the costume trunk.
- The actor wore pantaloons and a ruffled shirt for the historical drama.