"Uriah Heepishness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Uriah Heepish + -ness: From the Dickens character Uriah Heep, noted for his cloying humility, obsequiousness, and insincerity, the stereotypical yes man. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Uriah Heepish|-ness}} Uriah Heepish + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Uriah Heepishness (uncountable)
  1. Fawning, cloying servility and obsequiousness. Wikipedia link: Uriah Heep Tags: uncountable
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