Chaplinesque

[chap-luh-nesk]

adjective

characteristic of or resembling the comedy or filmmaking style of Charlie Chaplin.

Origin of Chaplinesque

1920–25; (Charles) Chaplin + -esque

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Examples from the Web for chaplinesque

Historical Examples of chaplinesque

He wore, instead, an air of innocence that was Chaplinesque.
The Secret of the Silver Car
Wyndham Martyn

Word Origin and History for chaplinesque

Chaplinesque

adj.

1921, from Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), British-born silent movie star. The surname is attested from c.1200, from Old French chapelain "priest."

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper