charidee

Meaning

Noun

Conspicuous charity, especially as part of a TV promotion, or of an otherwise pointless exercise.

Origin

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

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