Dad and Dave

British  

/ dæd ən deɪv /

noun

1. stereotypes of the unsophisticated rural dweller before World War II

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Etymology

Origin of Dad and Dave

from characters in the stories of Steele Rudd, pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis (1868–1935), Australian author

Example Sentences

When Dad and Dave died, Rob thought I was finally “back.”

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2022

Dad and Dave stood watching until pursued and pursuer vanished down the gully; then Dad said something about Joe being a fool, and they pulled at the wire again.

From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele

Dad and Dave left a dray-load of corn and joined in the hunt.

From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele

Dad and Dave held a whispered consultation; then Dad made a movement.

From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele

It was when Dad and Dave were away after kangaroo-scalps that Joe was most appreciated.

From On Our Selection by Rudd, Steele