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Definition of 'Chaplin'

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Chaplin in British

(ˈtʃæplɪn )
noun
Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)
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Derived forms
Chaplinesque (ˌChaplinˈesque)
  adjective
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Chaplin in American

(ˈtʃæplɪn ; chapˈlin)
Sir Charles Spencer(called Charlie Chaplin) 1889-1977; Eng. film actor, director, & producer, in the U.S. (1910-52)
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Derived forms
Chaplinesque (ˌChaplinˈesque)
  adjective

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