Drôle
/dʁol/noun
Amusing, comic, or unusual; in French, also a noun meaning a rascal or fellow.
Did you know?English droll comes from the same French word, preserving the older association with comic performers and eccentric characters.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Occitan
Occitan
dròlle
“A boy, youngster, or young fellow”
16th Century
French
drôle
“A rascal, rogue, or amusing fellow”
17th Century
French
drôle
“Comic, odd, or amusing”
17th Century
English
droll
“A comic performer or amusing person”
Modern English
English
drôle
“A rare borrowing meaning droll or amusing”