"Homer Simpson" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Homer Simpsons [plural]
Etymology: Name of an amiable but stupid character who gorges on beer and doughnuts in the long-running animated television series The Simpsons, said to be named after a character in Nathanael West's novel The Day of the Locust (1939). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Homer Simpson (plural Homer Simpsons)
  1. A person who is foolish, easily distracted, and/or gluttonous. Wikipedia link: Homer Simpson Categories (topical): Fictional characters, The Simpsons Related terms: Homer Simpsonian
    Sense id: en-Homer_Simpson-en-noun-~EtLAOda Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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