Meaning of scandalette | Babel Free

Definitions

A very minor scandal.

Examples

“This article was the genesis of a small scandal in its day, a mere scandalette of little consequence.”

“In answer to something asked him, he says, "Oh, but that was a real scandal." Then turns to me and I say, “In contrast to now, which is a mere scandalette.””

“I tried to concentrate on this very tiny but very fascinating scandal-ette involving a leggy blonde Russian researcher, but Jude Law — and Spoonerisms — kept distracting me.”

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