blagueur

/blaɡœʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who tells jokes or engages in witty banter, often in a playful or teasing manner.

“The comedian was known as a blagueur, always ready with a clever quip to defuse any tense situation.”

2. noun

A person who tells fibs or engages in playful deception.

“As a child, she was a bit of a blagueur, always spinning tall tales to entertain her siblings.”

Synonyms

  • jester
  • prankster
  • raconteur

Antonyms

  • straight-shooter
  • truth-teller