Burlón (en. Mocking)

/buɾˈlon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who mocks others.
The joker always finds a way to laugh at others' mistakes.
El burlón siempre encuentra la manera de reírse de los errores ajenos.
A pejorative term to refer to someone who acts in a mocking way.
Never believe him, he is a true joker who enjoys humiliating others.
Nunca le creas, es un verdadero burlón que disfruta humillar a los demás.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'burlar', which means to mock or tease.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cheat death
To survive a deadly situation.
burlar la muerte
to give someone a hard time
To play a joke or a cruel prank on someone.
darle un burro a alguien
mockery towards someone
Act of offending or despising someone through laughter or comments.
burla hacia alguien

Related Words

to mock
To make someone laugh or to belittle someone through comments or actions.
burlarse
mockery
The act of mocking or making a joke at someone's expense.
burla
scorn
Mockery or laughter that comes at someone else's expense.
mofa

Slang Meanings

Habitual joker.
He is always making jokes; he is a true joker among his friends.
Siempre está haciendo chistes, es un verdadero burlón entre sus amigos.
A person who does not take things seriously.
Don't pay attention to him, he is just a joker and never tells the truth.
No le hagas caso, solo es un burlón y nunca dice la verdad.