Colonel Blimp

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Noun edit

Colonel Blimp (plural Colonel Blimps)

(British) A stereotype of a pompous, ex-military middle-aged man, conservative and opposed to new ideas.

Derived terms edit

Blimpery

References edit

Colonel Blimp on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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