Charlot

French

Etymology

From Charlie + -ot, after Charlie Chaplin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃaʁlo/
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Proper noun

Charlot m

  1. (theater, film) a comedic character who has as accessories a mustache, a bowler hat, a cane, etc.
    • Francis Carco, L'Homme de Minuit, 1938
      [] il était travesti en Charlot et tenait à la main une petite moustache noire qu'il enduisait de colle.
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Derived terms

  • bascule à Charlot

Norman

Etymology

Charles + -ot

Proper noun

Charlot m

  1. A male given name

Synonyms

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