HyperDic: rip_van_winkle

English > 3 senses of the expression Rip van Winkle:
NOUNperson Rip van Winklea person oblivious to social changes
person Rip van Winklea person who sleeps a lot
person Rip van Winklethe title character in a story by Washington Irving about a man who sleeps for 20 years and doesn't recognize the world when he wakens
English > Rip van Winkle: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person oblivious to social changes.
Broadertraditionalist, diehardOne who adheres to traditional views
English > Rip van Winkle: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who sleeps a lot.
Broadersleeper, slumbererA rester who is sleeping
Spanishdormilón
Catalandormilega
English > Rip van Winkle: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningThe title character in a story by Washington Irving about a man who sleeps for 20 years and doesn't recognize the world when he wakens.
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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