"Heepish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Heepish [comparative], most Heepish [superlative]
Etymology: Heep + -ish: From the Dickens character Uriah Heep, noted for his cloying humility, obsequiousness, and insincerity, the stereotypical yes man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Heep|-ish}} Heep + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Heepish (comparative more Heepish, superlative most Heepish)
  1. Exhibiting cloying, insincere obsequiousness. Wikipedia link: Uriah Heep

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