Camusot (en. Camusot)
/ka.my.zɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who is short and unattractive.
He often made fun of that camusot who passed by.
Il se moquait souvent de ce camusot qui passait par là.
An individual deemed awkward or ridiculous.
That camusot is always falling over.
Ce camusot est toujours en train de tomber.
Refers to a person who has a somewhat gruff character.
Don't pay attention to him, he's just a camusot.
Ne fais pas attention à lui, c'est juste un camusot.
Etymology
The term comes from 'camus', meaning 'flat' or 'squashed', used to describe a person in a derogatory manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a camusot
To be considered unattractive or clumsy.
être un camusot
to act like a camusot
To act in a ridiculous or clumsy manner.
faire le camusot
Related Words
camus
Referring to a person with a flat nose or unrefined features.
camus
clown
A comedic individual who seeks to make others laugh through antics.
pitre
ridiculous
One who deserves to be mocked for their absurd or embarrassing character.
ridicule
Slang Meanings
A small person with bizarre behavior.
Look at that camusot over there, he's really doing strange things.
Regarde ce camusot là-bas, il fait vraiment des trucs étranges.
A sarcastic term used to refer to someone lacking charisma.
She pretended to be a camusot at the party.
Elle s'est fait passer pour un camusot lors de la fête.