"Peter Pan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Peter Pans [plural]
Rhymes: -æn Etymology: From the eponymous character in the novel Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Peter Pan}} Peter Pan (plural Peter Pans)
  1. A man who acts as a child and does not accept the responsibilities of adulthood. Wikipedia link: J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan Categories (topical): Fairy tales, Fictional characters Derived forms: Peter Pan collar, Peter Pan generation, Peter Pan syndrome Related terms: John-a-dreams

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