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Which cartoon character's name came to mean "insignificant or worthless"?

character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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But you need to follow him and I think that's something Manchester United need - a big character, everyone in the same direction, following the plan and if not, no problem, you can go.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

He might be the sunniest character this side of the “Air Bud” golden retriever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Bishop Prevost "left a significant mark here, through his personal style, his character, and his actions," Jorge Villegas, Vicar General of the Diocese of Chiclayo, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

Honestly, if your sister believes that your love for her is contingent on you handing over a portion of your brother’s estate, what does that tell you about her character and your relationship?

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

He acknowledged that "DASCH's character is difficult to fathom."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

“I feel less like I’m sympathizing with the characters being terrified and helpless, and it almost sounds like we are on the creature’s side,” Cain laughed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Instead, the film puts flesh on the bones of some characters who, in Dickens’ book, just pop in and out like straw men.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Snoopy alter ego Joe Cool will join the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this month as brand demand for Peanuts characters continues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Therefore, if they talk to him, they will be part of history, and to the extent they’re characters in the story, they’ll come off well.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

And they had people dressed as Marvel characters!

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell


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