Chaplin

American  

[chap-lin] / ˈtʃæp lɪn /

noun

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

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Chaplin British  

/ ˈtʃæplɪn /

noun

1. 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Chaplinesque
  adjective

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Chaplin

A humanoid’s frantic attempts to stay upright—arms flailing, legs skittering—bears an uncanny resemblance to the choreographed collapses of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

“This conduct does not reflect Southern Glazer’s values, culture, or standards and it will not be tolerated,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, Southern Glazer’s president and chief executive, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's people director India Chaplin says that raw data doesn't "tell a story".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

By the time “The Great Dictator” came out in 1940, Chaplin had fully embraced cinematic sound.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

Pulling the seat of his Charlie Chaplin pants to the side, he broke into deep laughter.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison