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rip van winkle

 

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Noun rip van winkle has 2 senses
  1. Rip van Winkle - a person oblivious to social changes
    --1 is a kind of
    traditionalist, diehard
  2. Rip van Winkle - a person who sleeps a lot
    --2 is a kind of
    sleeper, slumberer

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Rip Van Winkle

Definition:

Rip Van Winkle refers to a fictional character from a short story by American author Washington Irving. It is also used as a metaphorical expression to describe a person who falls into a long, deep sleep or is unaware of significant changes occurring during their absence.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A fictional character from Washington Irving's short story, known for his long sleep.

2. A metaphorical expression describing a person who is unaware of significant changes during their absence.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Rip Van Winkle's tale is a classic American folktale that has captivated readers for generations.

2. The story of Rip Van Winkle teaches us to cherish the time we have and to be aware of the changes happening around us.

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