pecksniff

[ pek-snif ]

/ ˈpɛk snɪf /

a person of Pecksniffian attitudes or behavior: a virtuousness that only a pecksniff could aspire to.

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First recorded in 1910–15; see origin at Pecksniffian

But Mr Pecksniff held up his finger as a caution to her not to interrupt him.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens
I thought,' said Mr Pecksniff, returning to his usual mildness, 'that I addressed a stranger.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens
Here Mr Pecksniff, with a sad smile, bowed, and wiped his eyes.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens
I must have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I am sure, to have ever come across Pecksniff.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens

Mr Pecksniff rose from his chair, folded his arms, looked at her, and shook his head.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens