"Teletubbian" meaning in All languages combined

See Teletubbian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Teletubbian [comparative], most Teletubbian [superlative]
Etymology: From Teletubby + -an. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Teletubby|an}} Teletubby + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Teletubbian (comparative more Teletubbian, superlative most Teletubbian)
  1. (rare, chiefly derogatory) In the manner of the Teletubbies, the fictional tubby creatures featured in the BBC television series Teletubbies; childish or immature. Tags: derogatory, rare
    Sense id: en-Teletubbian-en-adj-jwbAl6Q0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -an

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