farceuse

/färsooz/

Definitions

1. noun

A female clown or jester, especially one in a troupe of commedia dell’arte players.

“The farceuse added a touch of elegance to the otherwise silly performance.”

2. noun

A woman who tells jokes and performs acrobatic tricks in a circus or other performance.

“The farceuse wowed the audience with her impressive juggling skills.”

Synonyms

  • clown
  • jester

Antonyms

  • serio
  • straight man