Chaplin

[ chap-lin ]

/ ˈtʃæp lɪn /

noun

Sir Charles SpencerCharlie, 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.

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That was pretty early in your career when you two were dating and appearing in films together like Chaplin and Only You.
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Only the unloved hate,” Chaplin cried, “the unloved and the unnatural!
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Hounded by the father of the surveillance state, J. Edgar Hoover, Chaplin gave up on America and retired to Switzerland.
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It is too demanding, too frightening, to take Chaplin seriously.
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Suddenly taking off: Huckleberry, Dashiell, Scarlett, Atticus, Chaplin, Zane, McKinley, and Lincoln.
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Mr. Chaplin has a serviceable vocal organ, with which he combines an effective manner.
The Strand Magazine|Various
Unlike the Mona Lisa, Chaplin is able to shake his head every now and then and break free from his burden.
Seeing Things at Night|Heywood Broun
Chaplin, whose graceful work in painting is well known here as on the Continent.
History of the Fan|George Woolliscroft Rhead
The upper servants came, and Chaplin and Hariburt from the house-stables, and Chifney and the head-lad—and some of the gardeners.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
Lieut. Chaplin acted with great bravery, and succeeded in getting all his men away, with their muskets.
The Naval History of the United States|Willis J. Abbot.

British Dictionary definitions for chaplin

Chaplin

/ (ˈtʃæplɪn) /

noun

Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)

Derived forms of Chaplin

Chaplinesque, adjective

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