"Irving the Explainer" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Irving the Explainer}} Irving the Explainer
  1. (Canada, US, film, informal) Any character who serves to provide exposition, such as explaining how an elaborate murder was committed, sparing the writers from having to convey it indirectly. Tags: Canada, US, informal Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: Morris the Explainer
    Sense id: en-Irving_the_Explainer-en-name-WgmDxuKI Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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