Partridgean

== English == === Alternative forms === Partridgian === Etymology 1 === From Partridge +‎ -an. From the fictional character Alan Partridge, a self-obsessed radio DJ. ==== Adjective ==== Partridgean (comparative more Partridgean, superlative most Partridgean) (UK, Ireland) Self-important but bathetic; unable to distinguish the meaningful from the trivial and therefore prone to absurdity. ===== Related terms ===== === Etymology 2 === From Partridge +‎ -an. From the lexicographer Eric Partridge. ==== Adjective ==== Partridgean (comparative more Partridgean, superlative most Partridgean) (derogatory, of lexicographical work) In the manner or style of lexicographer Eric Partridge (1894–1979).