"Marge Simpson" meaning in All languages combined

See Marge Simpson on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Marge Simpsons [plural]
Etymology: From Marge Simpson, a fictional character in the television show The Simpsons. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Marge Simpson (plural Marge Simpsons)
  1. (informal, figurative) A wife who endures an irresponsible husband, especially a woman with a tall bouffant hairstyle. Wikipedia link: Marge Simpson, The Simpsons Tags: figuratively, informal

Inflected forms

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