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pickwickian

/ˌpɪkˈwɪkiən/

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adjective

Arbitrario, sin sentido

Arbitrary or meaningless (of the usage of a word or phrase)

Examples :

"The teacher's rule about "no talking" during independent reading felt pickwickian, as everyone was still allowed to whisper quietly to ask for help. "

La regla del profesor sobre "no hablar" durante la lectura independiente parecía arbitraria, ya que a todos se les permitía susurrar en voz baja para pedir ayuda.

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adjective

Relativo al síndrome de Pickwick

Having, or relating to, Pickwickian syndrome.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected a pickwickian condition when he observed the patient's extreme obesity and difficulty breathing. "

El médico sospechó una condición relativa al síndrome de Pickwick cuando observó la obesidad extrema y la dificultad para respirar del paciente.

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adjective

Pickwickiano, relativo a Los papeles póstumos del Club Pickwick

Of or relating to The Pickwick Papers, its storyline, or its characters (chiefly Mr Pickwick himself).

Examples :

"The elderly gentleman's round spectacles and jovial nature gave him a rather pickwickian appearance. "

Las gafas redondas y la naturaleza jovial del anciano le daban una apariencia bastante pickwickiana.

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