Essex man

noun

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

Example Sentences

One academic commented: "Although Thatcherism was the political creed of Essex Man, it was Norman Tebbit who was perhaps the public face or voice of Essex Man, and articulated his views and prejudices."

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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.

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Speaking at PMQs, Sir Keir Starmer said family and friends of the Essex man were not able to see him as he was dying of leukaemia, and asked Boris Johnson about his former health secretary breaking social distancing rules.

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Jones, a World Championship quarter-finalist in 2012, trailed 2-0 but responded by taking four of the next five frames with breaks of 57, 121 and 81 before the Essex man levelled the opening session with a score of 61.

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Which way will Essex Man vote?

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