Meldrew
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of Meldrew
C20: named after Victor Meldrew , curmudgeonly hero of the 1990s BBC television situation comedy One Foot in the Grave , written by David Renwick
Example Sentences
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But after years of disappointing albums plagued with turgid stadium pop, it was just exciting to hear Eminem sound so fired up again – he makes for a very convincing Victor Meldrew.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2020
See, suddenly even I’m channelling the harrumphing pessimism of Victor Meldrew or Alf Garnett.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 17, 2016
Anyone else got any cherished Victor Meldrew moments - 'I don't believe it' - from following English sport?
From The Guardian ● Dec. 8, 2012
As it is, with or without his sideburns, Wiggo is fast turning into a champion curmudgeon – the Victor Meldrew of international cycling.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 18, 2012
Before he was Victor Meldrew, Richard Wilson was Mr Clockerty, the band's devious, penny-pinching manager.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 9, 2010
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