soubrette
/suˈbrɛt/
noun
- A lively, flirtatious, or mischievous young female character in a play or opera, often a maid or servant.
- The actress was famous for playing the soubrette in several classic comedies.
- The soubrette's witty dialogue added a lighthearted touch to the serious drama.
- In the opera, the soubrette kept the audience laughing with her clever tricks.
- An actress or singer who specializes in playing such roles.
- She trained for years to become a soubrette in musical theater.
- Many famous sopranos began their careers as a soubrette.
- The young soubrette received rave reviews for her performance in the comic opera.