Definition of proverbial Proverbial
/pɹʌvɚˈbiʌl/ - [pruverbeeul] - pro•ver•bi•al
We found 8 definitions of proverbial from 3 different sources.
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What does proverbial mean?
WordNet
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| proverbial - of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; "he kicked the proverbial bucket"; "the proverbial grasshopper" | ||
| proverbial - widely known and spoken of; "her proverbial lateness"; "the proverbial absentminded professor"; "your proverbial dizzy blonde" |
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Wiktionary 
- proverbial (Noun)
Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase. - proverbial (Noun)
The groin or the testicles. - proverbial (Adjective)
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale . - proverbial (Adjective)
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- proverbial (a.)
Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial. - proverbial (a.)
Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
