Mitty

American  

[mit-ee] / ˈmɪt i /

noun

1. Walter Mitty.

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Mitty British  

/ ˈmɪtɪ /

noun

1. 1. a fictional character given to grand and elaborate fantasies; daydreamer

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Walter Mitty character

      a Mitty act

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Other Word Forms

• Mittyesque adjective
• Mittyish adjective

Etymology

Origin of Mitty

C20: from a short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939), by James _Thurber

Example Sentences

USC women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb was even on hand to witness Smith score 23 points and contribute six assists in the Southern California regional semifinals against Etiwanda on March 8 and the state championship game against Archbishop Mitty at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith scored 24 points, had five assists and kept delivering clutch baskets in a game filled with emotion and drama to help Ontario Christian come away with a 56-49 win over Archbishop Mitty at Golden 1 Center.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s so incredibly shifty,” Mitty coach Sue Phillips said of Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the fifth consecutive season Mitty has been forced to settle for runner-up honors as Southern California powers Sierra Canyon, Etiwanda and now Ontario Christian stepped forward to leave the Monarchs one win short of a state title.

From Los Angeles Times

Ontario Christian 73, Sage Hill 51: Opening a 34-4 lead after one quarter and 54-18 lead at halftime, Ontario Christian left little doubt it was headed to Sacramento to play in the Open Division state championship game on Saturday at 6 p.m. against Archbishop Mitty.

From Los Angeles Times