English Explanatory Dictionary

Ortonesque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In a style reminiscent of John Kingsley "Joe" Orton (1933-1967), English playwright who wrote scandalous black comedies.

Word forms

Ortonesque more Ortonesque most Ortonesque

Etymology

From Orton + -esque.

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