Colonel Blimp

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Colonel Blimp (plural Colonel Blimps)

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

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