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Which cartoon character's name came to mean "insignificant or worthless"?

character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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"People are seeing how smart you are and how you're actually so on it, and you're such a good judge of character," he praised.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

But unlike the most well-known version of that character, portrayed by Piper Laurie in Brian DePalma’s 1976 adaptation, Margaret is not a melodramatic, over-the-top, completely irrational zealot.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

The “Man of Tomorrow” filmmaker said the bigger question is whether Robbie, whose star has continued to rise since she first took on the role, would even be interested in portraying the character again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

“The Idiot” is Dostoevsky at his least bombastic; it often feels like he is writing blind, grasping for an idea or a character that keeps escaping him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

I know a lot about a character based on him.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Additions like a full bus system, detailed non-player characters and a much, much larger map all have gamers itching to start playing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

When these two characters meet, they confront an ancient force that poses a global threat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Many factors contributed to that syndicated series’ success and Stewart’s resultant popularity as the man behind one of TV’s most beloved characters.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Transfers are authorised using "private keys" -- long strings of characters kept secret.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Both of our characters stood on a bridge, water rippling below us, a forest bright and green around us, and ancient ruins in the distance.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows


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