Meaning of Bombeckian | Babel Free

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Of or relating to Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist who wrote a popular newspaper column describing suburban home life.

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“Her works also include adult writings such as Peace and Quiet and Other Hazards (Revell, 1980), described by Library Journal as "a sort of Bombeckian memoir of bumpy spots Barrett has encountered along her personal Christian path."”

“Fathers, have a powwow with your little ones. You may begin with an Erma Bombeckian experience: "Dad, the dog's in the kitchen! Get his paws out of there. Mom has to eat that!" "Where's the chili sauce?" "Don't you dare bleed on Mom's breakfast!"”

“In 1956 June Benefield began writing "Skirt Tales" for the Houston Chronicle in a very Bombeckian style. Years later Chronicle readers were treated to more laughs by Linda Griffin, […]”

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