"Peter Griffin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Peter Griffins [plural]
Etymology: From the character Peter Griffin of the television show Family Guy. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Peter Griffin (plural Peter Griffins)
  1. A stupid, irresponsible and buffoonish man, especially a husband and father. Wikipedia link: Family Guy, Peter Griffin
    Sense id: en-Peter_Griffin-en-noun-3nrX0h1I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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