"Milliganesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Milliganesque [comparative], most Milliganesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Milligan + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Milligan|esque}} Milligan + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Milliganesque (comparative more Milliganesque, superlative most Milliganesque)
  1. Reminiscent of Terence Alan "Spike" Milligan (1918–2002), Irish actor, comedian, writer, musician, poet, and playwright, known for surreal comedy.
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