First Known Use: 1753
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soubrette
noun sou·brette \sü-ˈbret\
Definition of SOUBRETTE
1
a : a coquettish maid or frivolous young woman in comedies b : an actress who plays such a part
2
: a soprano who sings supporting roles in comic opera
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Origin of SOUBRETTE
French, from Occitan soubreto, feminine of soubret coy, from soubra to surmount, exceed, from Latin superare — more at insuperable
Rhymes with SOUBRETTE
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