charade
|cha-rade|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʃəˈreɪd/
🇬🇧
/ʃəˈrɑːd/
game or pretense
Etymology
Etymology Information
'charade' originates from French, specifically the word 'charade,' where 'charade' meant 'a riddle or puzzle.'
Historical Evolution
'charade' changed from the French word 'charade' and eventually became the modern English word 'charade'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a riddle or puzzle,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a game' and 'an absurd pretense.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a game in which players guess a word or phrase from a pantomimed clue given for each syllable and then for the whole item.
We played charades at the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41