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noun
A stereotype of a pompous, ex-military middle-aged man, conservative and opposed to new ideas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
a pompous reactionary cartoon character created by Sir David Low
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fictional character, fictitious character, character
noun
any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Blimp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reactionary, ultraconservative, extreme right-winger
History
From the name of a cartoon character created by Sir David Low.
