Blimpish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Blimpish is an adjective meaning Blimp-like in appearance or size.
Meaning
Blimp-like in appearance or size.
More Meanings
- (often capitalized) Pompously reactionary, like Colonel Blimp.
Example Sentences
A young Home Guard officer decides to show his Blimpish superiors that the younger generation is fed up with playing old-fashioned war games.
The eccentric southpaw was in fine fettle, yielding only five singles and striking out 12 of the Dodger sluggers, much to the anguish of your slightly blimpish Uncle Wilbert Robinson.
Synonyms for blimpish
Depending on context, synonyms include conservative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conservative, blimplike, blimpy, blob-like, blubberlike, bimboesque.
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