falstaff

• Nome próprio que designa o personagem gordo, beberrão, covarde e alegre das peças de William Shakespeare. Por extensão, designa uma pessoa devassa, folgazã, comilona ou beberrona.

A proper noun referring to a dissolute character from the plays of William Shakespeare.

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1. Shakespearean characterB2formal

   A fictional character in several of William Shakespeare's plays, notably Henry IV and The Merry Wives of Windsor, known for his wit, boastfulness, and love of food and drink.

   Falstaff

   • Falstaff is one of Shakespeare's most memorable comic characters.
   • In Henry IV, Falstaff serves as a foil to Prince Hal.
   • The character of Falstaff is known for his humorous and often cynical observations.

2. A fat, jolly, and roguish personC1informal

   Used to describe a person who is overweight, jovial, and somewhat unscrupulous, reminiscent of the Shakespearean character.

   Falstaff

   • He was a bit of a Falstaff, always telling stories and drinking ale.
   • The old man was a Falstaffian figure, full of laughter and mischief.
   • She called him a Falstaff because of his love for good food and tall tales.