monigote

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From monago.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /moniˈɡote/ [mo.niˈɣ̞o.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ote
  • Syllabification: mo‧ni‧go‧te

Noun

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monigote m (plural monigotes) (colloquial)

  1. rag doll
    Synonym: muñeco
  2. stick man
  3. (figurative) puppet
  4. cardboard or wooden representation of a human, used in various events or carnivals
  5. (derogatory) idiot, village idiot, buffoon
  6. doodle
    • 2017, Tyto Alba, Fellini en Roma, Astiberri, →ISBN, page 26:
      Sentía que mis monigotes eran demasiado ridículos como para sentirse en el derecho de invadir su espacio.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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Tagalog

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish monigote.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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monigote (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜓᜈᜒᜄᜓᜆᜒ)

  1. puppet; rag doll
    Synonyms: papet, maryonet, sebekoy
  2. (figurative) simpleton; idiot; stupid person
    Synonyms: mangmang, walang-muang, (rare) uldog

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