Walter Mitty

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Wal·ter Mit·ty (wôl

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An ordinary, often ineffectual person who indulges in fantastic daydreams of personal triumphs.

[After the main character in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber.]

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Walter Mitty - fictional character created by James Thurber who daydreams about his adventures and triumphs

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Walter Mitty

n a Walter Mitty (character) → ein Schwärmer m

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