mascot

n. a person, animal, or object used to represent a team or company and bring good luck.

n. a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic representative, often intended to bring good luck.

“The team's mascot is a friendly lion that dances during the games.”

“The university chose a local species of hawk as its mascot to reflect the region's natural heritage and the team's competitive spirit.”

n. a person who wears a large costume to perform as a team's character.

n. an individual employed to portray a symbolic character in a full-body costume during public events.

“The student got a summer job working as the mascot for the local baseball team.”

“Being a professional mascot requires significant physical stamina, as the heavy costumes can become dangerously hot during afternoon matches.”

n. a person who uses jokes and a happy attitude to avoid arguments or tension.

n. a personality type within a dysfunctional group that uses humor and positivity to deflect conflict or defuse tension.

“In his family, he played the mascot, always making jokes to stop his parents from fighting.”

“The therapist identified that the youngest child often acted as the mascot, employing slapstick humor to distract from the growing domestic tension.”

Technical

v. to act as a mascot for a team or group.

v. to serve or perform in the capacity of a mascot for an organization.

“She volunteered to mascot for the charity walk while wearing a giant bear suit.”

“He has mascotted for the national team for over a decade, becoming a recognisable figure at every international tournament.”

Informal