"Paul Blart" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Paul Blarts [plural]
Etymology: From the titular character of the Paul Blart: Mall Cop series of movies. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Paul Blart (plural Paul Blarts)
  1. (retail, informal, US) A mall security guard, especially one considered self-serious or hostile. Tags: US, informal
    Sense id: en-Paul_Blart-en-noun-WErOdnMd Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, commerce, retail
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          "ref": "2009 May 22, TheDamnMushroom, “dead mall 1”, in Flickr.com:",
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