Polichinelle: not. pr. (word coming from the Neapolitan polichinel Pulecenella, character of the Neapolitan farces).
Hunchbacked character from the commedia dell'arte and the puppet theater.
Ridiculous, ugly or misshapen character (puppet).
Polichinelle: Glass of brandy served at the counter.
Twist the neck or annoy the puffer: drink a glass of brandy.
Drinks outlet, wine merchant's counter, cabaret.