Associations to the word «Soubrette»

Wiktionary

SOUBRETTE, noun. A female servant or attendant, especially as mischievous or cheeky, often featuring in theatrical comedies.

Dictionary definition

SOUBRETTE, noun. A pert or flirtatious young girl.
SOUBRETTE, noun. A minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras