Meaning of Mary Poppins-esque | Babel Free

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of the Mary Poppins book series and its adaptations or their eponymous protagonist, a magical English nanny.

Examples

“Despite the well-realised first act, in which the Mary Poppins-esque world of the picture-perfect Edwardian nursery is lovingly evoked, Dexter can’t solve the eternal problem of the derailing of Barrie’s script once the action transfers to Neverland.”

“Since 1981, Bailitz, whom many may know from his “Mary Poppins”-esque top hat and tails get-up at home shows and festivals, has, despite the whimsical marketing play, been taking chimney sweeping and safety very seriously.”

““That’s all we have right now,” I say in my most Mary Poppins-esque tone.”

“My mom pushed her perfectly coiffed head through the doorway, and flashed me a blinding Mary Poppins-esque smile.”

“If the delicious crepes (€12.50) and crab meat sandwiches (€13.50) don't impress, perhaps the eccentric, Mary Poppins-esque interior will.”

“‘Sleep,’ he said quietly, before pulling a bottle of water from her Mary Poppins-esque make-up bag.”

“The Nanny Connection […] on Maui is a reputable business that sends experienced Mary Poppins-esque nannies to resorts and beaches to watch children for $19 per hour and up, depending on the number of children and holiday hours.”

“Coral clasped her hands, gave a Mary Poppins-esque click of her heels and launched into a well-rehearsed speech.”

“Her voice became high and Mary Poppins-esque.”

“June retrieved a flask of whisky from her magical Mary Poppins-esque handbag and passed it my way, saying, ‘Medicinal.’”

“Smiling, he would devote his attention to each person who asked something of him, digging through one of the many pouches on his Mary Poppins-esque vest and providing what was asked for.”

“One direction is pure Mary Poppins'''-esque rooftops and chimneys, while the other is possibly one of the best places in the capital to watch the Royal London Hospital’s helicopter ambulance ascend and descend.”

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