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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