Essex man

British

noun

derogatory a working man, typically a Londoner who has moved out to Essex, who flaunts his new-found success and status

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Lawrence is playing after captain Ben Stokes opted to sit out and the Essex man demonstrated England's batting depth with a 55-ball knock that included 12 fours and three sixes.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

That honour falls to current champ and fellow Essex man Bingham.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2016

Essex man Carter capitalised on fortunes that fell his way during the first session and took a 2-0 lead before Murphy restored parity.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2012

Alastair Cook's cover-drive, the shot the Aussies thought he did not possess coming into this series, races through a gap and the Bedford school-educated Essex man is under way for the day with three.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2010

I am an Essex man of good lineage, who met you in Essex and learnt to love you there.

From The Brethren by Haggard, Henry Rider

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