brighella

See also: Brighella

Italian

Etymology

Named after Brighella, a stock character in the commedia dell'arte. From brigare (“to intrigue”) +‎ -ella (noun-forming diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /briˈɡɛl.la/
• Rhymes: -ɛlla
• Hyphenation: bri‧ghèl‧la

Noun

brighella m (invariable)

1. a cunning person who tries to take advantage of the situation through trickery