blimp
/blimp/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small nonrigid airship: A type of aircraft that is lighter than air, lacks a rigid internal framework, and is typically used for observation, advertising, or as a barrage balloon.
- A reactionary, pompous person: An elderly, ultra-nationalistic, and stubbornly conservative person, based on a cartoon character created by Sir David Low.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Airships):
- The advertising blimp floated slowly over the stadium.
- During the war, blimps were used for coastal patrol.
- Noun (Person):
- The old colonel was a real blimp, always ranting about the good old days.
- His views are so outdated; he's become a bit of a blimp.
Advanced Usage
- "Colonel Blimp": The full name of the original cartoon character, often used to specifically denote a pompous, jingoistic, elderly man.
- He was acting like Colonel Blimp, giving a long speech about national pride.
Variants and Related Words
- Blimpish (adjective): Having the qualities of a blimp (person); reactionary and pompous.
- His blimpish attitudes made him unpopular with the younger generation.
Synonyms
- Airships: Dirigible, zeppelin (note: a zeppelin has a rigid framework).
- Person: Reactionary, diehard, old fogey, jingoist.
Related Idioms
- "Full as a blimp": (Informal, humorous) Very full from eating a large meal.
- I can't eat another bite; I'm as full as a blimp.
Noun
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a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
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any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
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