blimp
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blimps
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a type of non-rigid airship characterized by its elongated shape, buoyancy provided by gas-filled chambers, and the absence of a rigid internal framework
A blimp is a large, inflatable airship that is used for advertising, surveillance, or transportation. Unlike a traditional airplane, a blimp has no internal structure and relies on gas, such as helium, to remain buoyant in the air. It is often used for aerial advertising, where large signs or logos are displayed on the sides of the blimp, making it visible from a great distance. Blimps are also used in events, such as sports, to provide aerial coverage or to simply attract attention.
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any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
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a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner
- After eating too much, he joked that he was becoming a blimp.
- She laughed and called herself a blimp after gaining weight.
- He felt like a blimp after a week of eating fast food.
- The kids teased him, saying he looked like a blimp.
- She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.
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