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词汇 mouldy fig
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Definition of mouldy fig in English:

mouldy fig

(US moldy fig)
noun ˌməʊldɪ ˈfɪɡ
US informal
  • 1Jazz. A supporter or performer of traditional jazz as opposed to bebop.

  • 2A person holding very traditional or conservative views.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Esquire Magazine. From mouldy + fig, apparently originally used as a humorous pen-name.

Definition of mouldy fig in US English:

mouldy fig

(US moldy fig)
nounˌməʊldɪ ˈfɪɡ
US informal
  • 1Jazz. A supporter or performer of traditional jazz as opposed to bebop.

  • 2A person holding very traditional or conservative views.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Esquire Magazine. From mouldy + fig, apparently originally used as a humorous pen-name.

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