proverbial

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adjective

1. of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb (Freq. 1)
- he kicked the proverbial bucket
- the proverbial grasshopper
• Pertains to noun:
proverb
• Derivationally related forms:
proverb
2. widely known and spoken of
- her proverbial lateness
- the proverbial absentminded professor
- your proverbial dizzy blonde
• Similar to:
known