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Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield noun: someone who is disrespected.

Noun

Rodney Dangerfield (plural Rodney Dangerfields)

  1. (informal) Someone who is disrespected.
    • Hard Times for Horseshoe Crabs
      After millions of years, these Rodney Dangerfields of the aquatic kingdom are finally getting some overdue respect.1995, Outdoor Delaware, volumes 4-5, page 11
    • These Rodney Dangerfields of statewide office face a more immediate challenge in the next few days: capturing voters' attention.1998, Illinois Issues, volume 24, page 22

Forms of Rodney Dangerfield

pluralRodney Dangerfields

Origin of Rodney Dangerfield

After stand-up comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who used the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and delivered monologues on that theme.

Questions about Rodney Dangerfield

What does Rodney Dangerfield mean?
Rodney Dangerfield means someone who is disrespected.
What part of speech is Rodney Dangerfield?
Rodney Dangerfield is a noun.
What is the plural of Rodney Dangerfield?
The plural of Rodney Dangerfield is Rodney Dangerfields.

Words near Rodney Dangerfield in the dictionary

  1. rodmen
  2. Rodmersham
  3. rodmeter
  4. rodmeters
  5. rodney
  6. Rodney Dangerfield
  7. Rodney Dangerfields
  8. Rodney Stoke
  9. Rodneyka
  10. rodneys
  11. Rodnover

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