Meaning
jester, buffoon
- a medieval minstrel or court jester
- a buffoon or fool (figurative, often derogatory)
In a sentence
Nel Medioevo il giullare era l'unico autorizzato a prendere in giro il re.
In the Middle Ages, the jester was the only one allowed to mock the king.
Smettila di fare il giullare durante le riunioni serie!
Stop playing the fool during serious meetings!
Non farti trattare come un giullare da chi non ti rispetta.
Don't let yourself be treated like a buffoon by people who don't respect you.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giullare | masculine · singular |
| giullari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used historically ('giullare di corte'), but applied colloquially to people who act like fools.