colonel blimp

colo·nel blimp

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kur-nl blimp]
- /ˈkɜr nl blɪmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kur-nl blimp]
- /ˈkɜr nl blɪmp/

Definitions of colonel blimp words

noun colonel blimp an elderly, pompous British reactionary, especially an army officer or government official. 1
noun colonel blimp (Britain) A stereotype of a pompous, ex-military middle-aged man, conservative and opposed to new ideas. 0

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colonel blimp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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