"Frodoesque" meaning in English

See Frodoesque in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Frodoesque [comparative], most Frodoesque [superlative]
Etymology: Frodo + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Frodo|esque}} Frodo + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Frodoesque (comparative more Frodoesque, superlative most Frodoesque)
  1. Having similar traits to the fictional character Frodo Baggins from the Lord of the Rings, such as unexpectedly being sent on a quest. Categories (topical): J. R. R. Tolkien

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