scaramouch
/ˈskɛrəˌmaʊtʃ/
noun
- A boastful but cowardly character in old Italian comedy, often depicted as a braggart who gets into trouble.
- My grandfather used to call anyone who talked big but acted small a real scaramouch.
- The children laughed as the actor playing Scaramouch tripped over his own sword.
- In the play, Scaramouch strutted across the stage, bragging about his bravery before running from a mouse.
- A person who behaves like a boastful coward; a braggart.
- He called his rival a scaramouch after the rival boasted loudly but then fled the debate.
- Don't be such a scaramouch — you promised you would help, but now you're making excuses.
- The politician was a scaramouch, full of promises but quick to back down.
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