Irving the Explainer

proper noun

Any character who serves to provide exposition, such as explaining how an elaborate murder was committed, sparing the writers from having to convey it indirectly.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. CanadaUSinformalbroadcastingAny character who serves to provide exposition, such as explaining how an elaborate murder was committed, sparing the writers from having to convey it indirectly.

    Synonyms: Morris the Explainer

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounAny character who serves to provide exposition, such as explaining how an elaborate murder was committed, sparing the writers from having to convey it indirectly.

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APA

Irving the Explainer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irving%20the%20Explainer

MLA

“Irving the Explainer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irving%20the%20Explainer. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Irving the Explainer,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irving%20the%20Explainer.

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