Definition of "mascot" in English

noun

1. Something thought to bring good luck.

   • I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams.

2. Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.

   • Tommy the Tyke is the mascot of Barnsley FC.

3. A person engaged by an organization to portray its mascot in costume.

   • He's been working as a mascot at local hockey games.

4. (psychology) A personality type characterized by reliance on humor and positivity to wish away conflicts and attempt to defuse potentially violent situations.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To act as a mascot (for).