Raconteur

Word RACONTEUR
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Hyphenation ‖Ra con teur
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Definitions and meanings of "Raconteur"

What do we mean by raconteur?

One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit. noun

A story-teller; a person given to or skilled in relating anecdotes, recounting adventures, or the like. noun

A relater; a storyteller. noun

A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit. noun

To make witty remarks or stories. verb

A person skilled in telling anecdotes noun

A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

French for 'story teller,' coming from the French verb 'raconter' meaning 'to tell' or 'to recount.' Also, for this reason, the name of a new rock band, the Raconteurs. (They're really good.) Urban Dictionary

A nice set of breasts that need to be shown off. Best used by the members of Blue Collar TV. Urban Dictionary

A rock band consisting of members: Jack White - Vocals, Guitars and Synthesisers Brendan Benson - Vocals, Guitar and Keys Jack Lawrence - Bass Patrick Keeler - Drums and Percussion Their ten-track debut album 'Broken Boy Soldiers' was released 15th May 2006. This band is frequently called a "Superband" by radio DJs and indie magazines as every member is simultaneously part of another band or music project. Jack White is one half of the White Stripes, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler are part of the Greenhornes, and Brendan Benson is a solo artist. Urban Dictionary

A rock band consisting of members: Jack White - Vocals, Guitars and Synthesisers Brendan Benson - Vocals, Guitar and Keys Jack Lawrence - Bass Patrick Keeler - Drums and Percussion Their ten-track debut album 'Broken Boy Soldiers' was released 15th May 2006. This band is frequently called a "Superband" by radio DJs and indie magazines as every member is simultaneously part of another band or music project. Jack White is one half of the White Stripes, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler are part of the Greenhornes, and Brendan Benson is a solo artist. Urban Dictionary

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The word "raconteur" in example sentences

He had a terrific sense of humor and was a great "raconteur"--look it up! ❋ Rus Bowden (2009)

York was known as a raconteur who loved telling jokes, including to the stone-faced negotiators for the Soviet Union during the long sessions in Geneva. ❋ Express (2009)

Utah Phillips, a former NPR host who was blacklisted in the state of Utah after an unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate in 1968 on the Peace and Freedom party ticket can be described as a raconteur extraordinaire, a radical historian well-versed in the sorrowful details of the bloodiest social justice struggles of the last century, a hobo, and one hell of a musician whose songs can break your heart and bring your blood to a boil. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But my father was a great "raconteur" and he just loved to have somebody come in the house and, after we'd moved to the new house as we called it where the Junior League is now, he just loved to lay back in his chair. ❋ Unknown (1986)

But a purist who objects so forcibly to archaism and archaicism should avoid such terms as "whilom Persian Secretary" (p. 170); as anthophobia, which he is compelled to explain by "dread of selecting only what is best" (p. 175), as anthophobist (p. 176); as "fatuous ejaculations" (p. 183), as a "raconteur" ❋ Anonymous (1855)

An admirable talker, 'raconteur', and mimic, with a wit's relish for wit, the charm of his good temper was irresistible. ❋ George Gordon Byron Byron (1806)

Describing her role as a "raconteur," she said, "Verlaine's poems are sheer romance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Like some animated raconteur extolling the exploits of heroes and gods around a primal campfire, he carried on the same tradition that kept folklore and mythology alive through times past. ❋ Unknown (2009)

• Brian Simpson Obituary, 2 February was indeed a gifted raconteur. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Funny, interesting, frequent pundit on all things blog, or geek and raconteur on all things, frequently sort after by government and media in Australia for his insightful comment. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anyone who has spoken with him, as I have, learns that the Southern California artist is also a raconteur of great skill, humor and insight. ❋ Gordy Grundy (2011)

Durrell, as well as loving animals to distraction, also had the light-hearted touch of the raconteur. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He was a flirty raconteur -- good in a bar and certainly presenting a persona, as it should be in bars. ❋ Julianna Baggott (2011)

Listening to the archive material in the documentary, there's an immediate sense of being in the company of a natural raconteur. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He is a wonderful raconteur, a passionate political advocate, and it would be no surprise to see him throwing his hat in a ring for political office in the near future. ❋ Dr. Cheryl Pappas (2011)

He was a splendid raconteur and hard-core print guy, with fond, hilarious stories about his scuffling days in Philadelphia, writing unbylined short pieces for the sports pages. ❋ Scott Eyman (2011)

He was always a great raconteur, and his memories came tumbling out as he reached a time when the past often seemed clearer and more real than the present. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The [Raconteurs] claim to be [raconteurs] on their new album, 'Broken Boy [Soldiers].' ❋ Larsen Husby (2006)

[Look at] at those, [someone] should [take that] raconteur. ❋ Josh Of KY (2005)

[Fan] 1: "Have you heard the Raconteurs new [single]?!" Fan 2: "'Steady As She Goes'? Yeah! [I love it]!" ❋ Vicky Rose (2006)

[Fan] 1: "Have you heard the Raconteurs new [single]?!" Fan 2: "'Steady As She Goes'? Yeah! [I love it]!" ❋ Vicky Rose (2006)

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