What does «fantoche» mean in Spanish?

Puppet, marionette, doll.

Examples of use in Spanish: "usaba un fantoche en su espectáculo para entretener a los niños".
An informal or vainly conceited person.
Very docile or manageable subject, lacking independence, without power.

Examples of use in Spanish: "es un insignificante, un fantoche de su mujer".

"un fantoche de presidente tenemos".
Mamarracho, ridiculous, grotesque.

Examples of use in Spanish: "¿y semejante fantoche de dónde salió?".
Vain, conceited, conceited, showy, fanciful.

♦ Used in: Dominican Republic - Puerto Rico
Subject who improperly exercises a position.

♦ Used in: Chile