Meaning of Snuffleupagus | Babel Free

Definitions

A fictional character from the television series Sesame Street, resembling a woolly mammoth without tusks, who until the show's 17th season was only visible to Big Bird.

Examples

“CFIDS, even bigger than a medical giraffe, is almost like⟳ Sesame Street’s elusive giant puppet Snuffleupagus—witnessed only by believers.”

“Like⟳ Big Bird’s Snuffleupagus, Ryan’s “girlfriend” is vividly described, but never seen.”

““I feel⟳ like⟳ I’m dating Snuffleupagus.””

“No sooner than Didomenico would say⟳ “Bill?!” his stout potbellied structure⟳ would lift⟳ out of its seat and turn⟳ to face⟳ the room, swaying with the grace and agility of Mr. Snuffleupagus.”

“Ralph breathed into the phone like⟳ Mr. Snuffleupagus.”

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