charidee

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noun

Conspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.

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Meanings

nouncharidee (uncountable)
  1. UKhumorousinformaluncountableConspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.

Origin

From the Mid-Atlantic English pronunciation of charity. First popularized by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in their "Smashie and Nicey" sketches from the BBC sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme.

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APA

charidee. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charidee

MLA

“charidee.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charidee. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “charidee,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charidee.

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