Kabarettist

cabaret performer

noun ka-ba-reh-TIST Rare

Origin: from French cabaret

Also means

political satirist

Usage Note

Kabarettist is the German term for a performer of politically satirical cabaret, a tradition with deep roots in German-speaking culture. Unlike stand-up comedy, Kabarett typically involves sharper political critique and literary wordplay.

Examples

"Der Kabarettist nahm die Steuerpolitik aufs Korn."

Natural Translation

The cabaret artist took aim at tax policy.

Literal Translation

The cabaret-artist took the tax-policy into the grain (i.e., took aim at it).

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