Meaning of Pooterism | Babel Free

Definitions

Taking oneself grotesquely seriously.

uncountable

Examples

“Although the word blog suggests attitude and subversion, it's really just a hi-tech kind of diary and carries the identical risk of Pooterism.”

“The Daily Telegraph In his letter, Morgan obligingly, but probably unwittingly, demonstrated a wonderfully neat example of "Pooterism".”

“NY Times [P]rivacy would be a prime value in the world of Pooterism and the semi-detached villa on a suburban line.”

“The Daily Telegraph Yes, the element of Pooterism is fantastically strong, taking yourself grotesquely seriously.”

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