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Soubrette Definition & Meaning

soubrette
noun
  1. a pert or flirtatious young girl
  2. a minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What does soubrette mean?
a pert or flirtatious young girl a minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy
What part of speech is soubrette?
Soubrette is a noun.
How many definitions does soubrette have?
Soubrette has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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