david low

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • David Low: A British political cartoonist, born in New Zealand, who created the famous character Colonel Blimp. He is known for his influential satirical cartoons published in the 20th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • David Low was one of the most respected political cartoonists of his era.
    • The museum has an exhibition featuring the works of David Low.
    • David Low's cartoons often criticized political figures and policies.
Advanced Usage
  • "a Low cartoon": A cartoon drawn by David Low, typically implying a sharp, politically astute piece of satire.
    • The newspaper published a classic Low cartoon from the 1930s.
Variants and Related Words
  • Colonel Blimp (noun): The pompous, jingoistic character created by David Low, whose name became a term for an elderly, reactionary, and blustering person.
    • His outdated views made him sound like a real Colonel Blimp.
Synonyms
  • Satirical cartoonist: An artist who draws cartoons that use humor and exaggeration to criticize people or politics.
  • Caricaturist: An artist who creates caricatures, which are drawings that exaggerate certain features for comic effect.
Related Idioms
  • None directly associated with the name itself. The character he created, "Colonel Blimp," is the source of the idiomatic term.
Noun
  1. British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)