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Leslie Knope

Leslie Knope noun: an idealist woman who is highly active, cooperative and cheery.

Noun

Leslie Knope (plural Leslie Knopes)

  1. An idealist woman who is highly active, cooperative and cheery.
    • Think of me as the Leslie Knope of No New Things Town (great food, attractions, and nightlife, but not a lot of shopping malls here).2025, Ashlee Piper, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, Celadon Books
    • As the fangirls say, be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do, and live a life full of heart and epic mistakes and inspiring ladies. Jump at opportunities whenever they arise, and don't stop to doubt yourself.2016, Kathleen Smith, The Fangirl Life: A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal, Penguin Publishing Group, page 185

Forms of Leslie Knope

pluralLeslie Knopes

Origin of Leslie Knope

From the character Leslie Knope of the television show Parks and Rec.

Questions about Leslie Knope

What does Leslie Knope mean?
Leslie Knope means an idealist woman who is highly active, cooperative and cheery.
What part of speech is Leslie Knope?
Leslie Knope is a noun.
What is the plural of Leslie Knope?
The plural of Leslie Knope is Leslie Knopes.

Words near Leslie Knope in the dictionary

  1. Leskovian
  2. lesks
  3. Lesley
  4. Leslie
  5. Leslie County
  6. Leslie Knope
  7. Leslie Manor
  8. Leslie Vale
  9. Lesmahagow
  10. Lesmeister
  11. Lesmeisters

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