charidee
Conspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic motiveConspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, humorous, informal, uncountable)Conspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.
Origin
From the Mid-Atlantic English pronunciation of charity. First popularized by Harry EnfieldFrom the Mid-Atlantic English pronunciation of charity. First popularized by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in their "Smashie and Nicey" sketches from the BBC sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable