pecksniff

[ pek-snif ]

noun

1. a person of Pecksniffian attitudes or behavior:

   a virtuousness that only a pecksniff could aspire to.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pecksniff¹

First recorded in 1910–15; Pecksniffian

Example Sentences

Barely waiting for Elinor to withdraw, "Pecksniff" had turned on Folsom.

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But not till late that night did these details reach "Old Pecksniff" at the post.

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Pecksniff should have been retired ten years ago—for imbecility.

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And well was it, for one and all, that "Old Pecksniff" held firm to his decision.

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Pecksniff's face was eloquent of gravest concern, mingled with irrepressible excitement.

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