Colonel Blimp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stereotype of a pompous, ex-military middle-aged man, conservative and opposed to new ideas.

Word forms

Colonel Blimp Colonel Blimps

Etymology

From the name of a cartoon character created by Sir David Low.

Derived words

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