Popeye
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Name — A classic cartoon sailor known for his bulging forearms, squinting eye, and love of spinach.
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Etymology
Coined in 1929 by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, from pop + eye.
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What does “Popeye” mean?
The word “Popeye” means a classic cartoon sailor known for his bulging forearms, squinting eye, and love of spinach. In plain terms, the cartoon sailor character, or informally, bulging eyes.
How do you pronounce “Popeye”?
“Popeye” is pronounced POP-eye (/ˈpɒpˌaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Popeye” in a sentence?
Here is “Popeye” used in a sentence: “Kids grew up watching Popeye battle Bluto for Olive Oyl's attention.”
What part of speech is “Popeye”?
Depending on how it is used, “Popeye” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Popeye” come from?
The word “Popeye” dates back to around 1929. Coined in 1929 by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, from pop + eye.
How many meanings does “Popeye” have?
“Popeye” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a classic cartoon sailor known for his bulging forearms, squinting eye, and love of spinach.