dickens

Meanings

• A famous English writer and social critic of the 19th century.

  - "Charles Dickens is the author of many famous works, including 'Oliver Twist' and 'A Tale of Two Cities'."
  - "In his works, Charles Dickens often explores social issues and critiques the injustices of his time."
  - "Charles Dickens is a seminal figure in English literature and a master storyteller whose works continue to captivate readers around the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪkənz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dickens
dimes , pimples , vimbles

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Homophones

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1. Dickens (en) : A famous English writer and social critic of the 19th century.
   

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Variants

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dickens , dickenses , Boz , Charles Dickens , Charles John Huffam Dickens , Dickens , Dickensian , cute as the dickens , frightened the dickens , like the dickens , scared the dickens , scared/frightened the dickens , the dickens

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Forms

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verb: to dickens (transitive): to write in the style of Charles Dickens), noun: a dickens (informal: a hell of a lot, a great deal), adjective: dickensian (in the style of Charles Dickens, often used to describe scenes or situations that evoke the spirit of Dickens' works), interjection: dickens! (an expression of surprise, disbelief, or frustration)

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Etymology

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Charles Dickens' name comes from his father, John Dickens, who worked as a clerk for the Navy Pay Office in Chatham, Kent. The name 'Dickens' is thought to have originated from the Old English word 'deagan', meaning 'to look', possibly in reference to the Dickens family's origins in the maritime industry.

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1. Victorian literature: Charles Dickens is one of the most famous writers of Victorian literature, which refers to the literature produced during the reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, from 1837 to 1901. Victorian literature is characterized by its focus on social issues, moral values, and the exploration of human emotions. Charles Dickens' works, such as 'Oliver Twist', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'Great Expectations', are some of the most celebrated examples of Victorian literature.

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Culture

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Charles Dickens is a seminal figure in English literature and a master storyteller whose works continue to captivate readers around the world. Dickens' works often explore social issues and critiques the injustices of his time. Some of his most famous works include 'Oliver Twist', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'Great Expectations'.

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