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Picaro

Noun

1. A rogue or adventurer, typically a mischievous or roguish person.

Example sentence: The picaro sneaked into the castle under the cover of darkness.

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Adjective

1. Of or relating to a picaro or a rogue.

Example sentence: The picaro lifestyle was filled with adventure and uncertainty.

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Popular usage:

1. In literature, a picaro is the protagonist of a picaresque novel, a genre that depicts the adventures and misadventures of a cunning rogue.

Example sentence: Don Quixote, the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes, features a picaro named Sancho Panza.

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Local usage:

1. In certain regions, 'picaro' may refer to a local trickster or troublemaker known for playing pranks or causing mischief.

Example sentence: The small town of Elmbrook always had a resident picaro who made life interesting with their hilarious antics.

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