Mitty

[ mit-ee ]

noun

1. Walter Mitty.

Mitty

/ ˈmɪtɪ /

noun

1. Walter Mitty
   Walter Mitty
   1. a fictional character given to grand and elaborate fantasies; daydreamer
   2. ( as modifier )

      a Mitty act

      a Walter Mitty character

Derived Forms

• ˌMittyˈesque, adjective

Other Words From

• Mitty·esque Mitty·ish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mitty¹

C20: from a short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939), by James Thurber

Example Sentences

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty opens in theaters on Christmas Day.

From The Daily Beast

Then let Mitty, with his usual golden touch, note that the owners have their points, too!

From The Daily Beast

In the dreams of Walter Neo-Mitty there is one recurring fantasy.

From The Daily Beast

We must do something, girls, and look 'how it do rain,' as Mitty would say.

From Project Gutenberg

"She certainly is a sight," remarked Mary Lee, watching Mitty's exit.

From Project Gutenberg

Don't say done forgot; that sounds like Mitty and Unc' Landy.

From Project Gutenberg

"I has what I has," returned Mitty, breaking some splinters of wood across her knee.

From Project Gutenberg

Nan glanced at Mitty and the washerwoman who were eating their breakfast.

From Project Gutenberg