Word: Blimp
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
First World War (in blimp (sense 2 of the noun)): of uncertain origin. blimp (sense 1 of the noun) derives from the character invented by cartoonist David Low, used in anti-German or anti-government drawings before and during the Second World War
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
blɪmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pompous, reactionary type of person
Short Definition:pompous person
Examples:- you'll still find Colonel Blimps at local party level
Definition:
a small airship or barrage balloon.
Short Definition:small airship
Definition:
a soundproof cover for a cine camera.
Short Definition:cover for cine camera
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 15
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 11
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 11
