charidee

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English

Etymology

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.

Noun

charidee (uncountable)

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