pantaloon

pan·ta·loon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-tl-oon]
- /ˌpæn tlˈun/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-tl-oon]
- /ˌpæn tlˈun/

Definitions of pantaloon word

noun pantaloon pantaloons, a man's close-fitting garment for the hips and legs, worn especially in the 19th century, but varying in form from period to period; trousers. 1
noun pantaloon (usually initial capital letter). Also, Pantalone [pan-tl-oh-ney, pahn-; Italian pahn-tah-law-ne] /ˌpæn tlˈoʊ neɪ, ˌpɑn-; Italian ˌpɑn tɑˈlɔ nɛ/ (Show IPA). (in commedia dell'arte) a foolish old Venetian merchant, usually the head of a household, generally lascivious and frequently deceived in the course of lovers' intrigues. 1
noun pantaloon (in the modern pantomime) a foolish, vicious old man, the butt and accomplice of the clown. 1
noun pantaloon (in pantomime) an absurd old man, the butt of the clown's tricks 0
noun pantaloon (in commedia dell'arte) a lecherous old merchant dressed in pantaloons 0
noun pantaloon a stock character in commedia dell'arte, usually a slender, foolish old man wearing tight trousers extending to the feet 0

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Origin of pantaloon

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Middle French Pantalon < Upper Italian (Venetian) Pantalone nickname for a Venetian, variant of Pantaleone, name of a 4th-century saint once a favorite of the Venetians

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Parts of speech for Pantaloon

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pantaloon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for pantaloon

noun pantaloon

cutup — a person who clowns, plays practical jokes, etc. to attract attention
larker — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
life of the party — most lively, outgoing person
banterer — One who banters.
chaps — Chaps are leather leggings without a seat that are sometimes worn by cowboys over their pants.

All 11 Synonyms of pantaloon