adjective
Word that is used to describe a person as conceited, grotesque or obnoxious. For example: That Pedro is nothing but a fantoche showing off his dad’s car.
chili
In this country the term is used to refer to a person who improperly exercises a position. Especially when it is clear that you are only obeying someone else’s orders.
SYNONYMS FOR FANTOCHE
adjective
- Smug
- Petulant
chile
- Puppet
ORIGIN OF FANTOCHE
The word fantoche comes directly from Portuguese and means “puppet” in Spanish. That is, it is a doll that is handled by threads in artistic works. In this sense, it is used in many parts of the world, even Spanish-speaking.
It should be noted that the use of this word has been fundamentally accentuated to be used as a qualifying adjective. Inclusion in language appears both in adults and in young people, who give it a more offensive meaning towards others.
CURIOSITIES OF FANTOCHE
The Tango , a musical genre of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries , uses the term fantoche in his songs as a metaphor for a person who lacks independence and real value.
The fantoche is a 2019 song performed by Colombian Vallenato artists Fello Zabaleta and Beto Zaballeta.