"Uriah Heepish" meaning in All languages combined

See Uriah Heepish on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

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