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English adjective: proverbial

1. proverbial of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb


SamplesHe kicked the proverbial bucket.
The proverbial grasshopper.

2. proverbial widely known and spoken of


SamplesHer proverbial lateness.
The proverbial absentminded professor.
Your proverbial dizzy blonde.


Similarknown


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