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Vocabulary Entry
dickens
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of English origin, famously associated with the author Charles Dickens.
Example Sentences
"Charles Dickens is often regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era."
"Many schools study the works of Dickens for their literary significance."
"The name Dickens is synonymous with rich storytelling and social commentary."
V
verb
To act in a way that is disorganized or chaotic, derived from the literary themes often explored by Charles Dickens.
Example Sentences
"The party completely dickens-ed into a mess by the end of the night."
"Her plans for the picnic were totally dickens-ed when the rain started."
"He tends to dickens things up when he's in a hurry."