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Frodoesque

adjective

Having similar traits to the fictional character Frodo Baggins from the Lord of the Rings, such as unexpectedly being sent on a quest.

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adjectiveFrodoesque (comparative more Frodoesque, superlative most Frodoesque)

comparative more Frodoesque · superlative most Frodoesque

Having similar traits to the fictional character Frodo Baggins from the Lord of the Rings, such as unexpectedly being sent on a quest.
One Web site, www.ourhobbithole.com, charts the progress of a Frodoesque fantasy.
2009, Ethan Gilsdorf, Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms, The Lyons Press, →ISBN, page 131
2 more examples
The young Bates embarks on a Frodoesque mission to reclaim the kingdom of Middlefinger, of which he is the rightful heir.
2003 December 1, “Names & Faces”, in The Washington Post
It doesn't have a schoolboy wizard, hobbits or a talking lion but ticks most of the genre's boxes with its tale of friendship between the Frodoesque Eragon (Edward Speleers) and his dragon (voiced by Rachel Weisz).
2006 December 22, “FILM ; ARTS & BOOKS REVIEW”, in The Independent

Origin

From Frodo + -esque.

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