English Explanatory Dictionary

charidee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Conspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.

Word forms

charidee

Etymology

From the Mid-Atlantic English pronunciation of charity. First popularized by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in their "Smashie and Nicey" sketches from the BBC sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme.

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