Dickensian

Dick·ens  (dknz), Charles John Huffam Pen name Boz. 1812-1870.

British writer known for his tales of Victorian life and times. His works, which first appeared in serialized form, include The Pickwick Papers (1836-1837), Oliver Twist (1837-1838), and David Copperfield (1849-1850).

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Dick·ensi·an (d-knz-n) adj.

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dick·ens  (dknz)

n. Informal

1. A severe reprimand or expression of anger: gave me the dickens for being late.

2. Used as an intensive: What in the dickens is that?

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[Alteration of devil (influenced by the name Dickens).]

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Dickensian

Adjective

1. of Charles Dickens (1812–70), British novelist

2. denoting poverty, distress, and exploitation, as depicted in the novels of Dickens

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Adj.

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Dickensian - of or like the novels of Charles Dickens (especially with regard to poor social and economic conditions)