Falstaffian
of, relating to, or having the qualities of Falstaff, especially his robust, bawdy humor, good-natured rascality, and brazen braggadocio: Falstaffian wit.
Origin of Falstaffian
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How to use Falstaffian in a sentence
He was trying to sell the case for military action with the testimonial equivalent of Falstaffian soliloquies.
Presently the fattest one, a real Falstaffian man, came back to the front door and rang a thundering peal.
Behind his almost Falstaffian mask and laugh of Silenus, he carried a fine, broad, and high intelligence which no one questioned.
The Education of Henry Adams | Henry AdamsMr. Wilson was a local humorist of the Falstaffian stripe, though not so much witty in himself as the cause of wit in others.
The Stillwater Tragedy | Thomas Bailey AldrichSome of her suitors were widowers—ancient of days, fat and Falstaffian.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 | Elbert Hubbard
Why the hacking of the Falstaffian sword with the Falstaffian dagger?
The Life Of Sir John Falstaff | Robert B. Brough
British Dictionary definitions for Falstaffian
/ (fɔːlˈstɑːfɪən) /
jovial, plump, and dissolute
Origin of Falstaffian
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