Charlot

See also: charlot

French

Etymology

From Charlie +‎ -ot, after Charlie Chaplin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃaʁ.lo/
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Proper noun

Charlot m

  1. a diminutive of the male given name Charles, feminine equivalent Charlotte
  2. (theater, film) the Tramp (character portrayed by Charlie Chaplin)
    • 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.
      […] he was dressed up as Charlie Chaplin and holding a small black moustache, which he was coating with glue.

Derived terms

  • bascule à Charlot

Norman

Etymology

Charles +‎ -ot

Proper noun

Charlot m

  1. a male given name

Synonyms

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