Partridgean

Meaning

Adjective

  • Self-important but bathetic; unable to distinguish the meaningful from the trivial and therefore prone to absurdity.
  • (Of lexicographical work) in the manner or style of lexicographer Eric Partridge.

Origin

  • Partridge + -an. From the fictional character Alan Partridge, a self-obsessed radio DJ.
  • Partridge + -an. From the lexicographer Eric Partridge.

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