Bergamask
- noun
- /ˈbɜrɡəˌmæsk/
- Offensive
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paleto
- He was called a Bergamask because of his rustic accent and simple ways.
Examples
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In the old play, a Bergamask character provided comic relief with his awkward manners.
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The villagers laughed as the Bergamask stumbled through the dance with exaggerated clumsiness.
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He was such a Bergamask at the party, stumbling over his words.
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Don't be a Bergamask and dress better for the event.
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The villagers laughed as the Bergamask fumbled with the farm tools, showcasing his lack of experience.
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In the old play, the Bergamask character hilariously mispronounced words, adding to the charm of the rustic humor.
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He was considered a classic Bergamask for his simple clothing and straightforward way of speaking.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person from the countryside who is not used to city life
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8.9
A person from the countryside who seems not used to city life
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9.8
A person from the countryside who seems not used to city life
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9.1
A person from a remote rural area with little schooling
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8.9
A person from flat land who mountain people often see as an outsider
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6.3
A person from the countryside who seems simple and not used to city life
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9.9
A person from a small town who seems old-fashioned
A country person thought to be simple and not educated
An old word for a person who is foolish or slow to understand
Antonyms
How Rustic
Surface Forms
Etymology
A Bergamask was originally someone from around Bergamo or a dancer in the rustic bergamasca, often shown in old plays as a funny, clumsy figure. That's why the noun Bergamask now means a 'rustic' or 'simple' person.