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charade - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'charade' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Charade [ n.]
- A verbal or acted enigma based upon a word which has two or more significant syllables or parts, each of which, as well as the word itself, is to be guessed from the descriptions or representations.

Meaning of 'charade' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . charade [ n]
Meaning (1):
- making a false outward show
Example in sentence:
  • a beggar's masquerade of wealth

Nearby Words:

chab chabasite chablis chabouk chabuk chace chachalaca chacma chaconne chad

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