fantoccio

Meaning

Noun

1. (masculine) A humanlike figure:
2. (masculine) A humanlike figure:
3. (masculine) A humanlike figure:
4. (figuratively, masculine) a weak-willed man who lets others determine his choices

Adj

figurehead, front (attributive)

Concepts

puppet

doll

dummy

figurehead

front man

stooge

creature

tool

dolly

Synonyms

marionetta

prestanome

uomo di paglia

burattino

pupattola

pupazzo

sagoma

bambola

bambolina

manichino

pedina

bambolotto

Translations

fantoche

Marionette

fantoche

pantin

títere

fantoche

marionet

marionnette

homme de paille

boneca

marioneta

boneco

poupée

Handpuppe

mannequin

Hyphenated as

fan‧tòc‧cio

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fanˈtɔt.t͡ʃo/

Etymology

From fante (“jack, knave”).