Definitions

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  • proper noun trademark A fictional hunter who has a distinctive voice, squeaky and babyish, is a member of the of the Looney Tunes and whose full name is Elmer J. Fudd.

Etymologies

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The first animated appearance as a character named "Egghead" was in the short Egghead Rides Again from 1937. The first animated appearance as a character named "Elmer Fudd" was in the short Elmer's Candid Camera from 1940.

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Examples

  • The toque has always been a sort of elegant shape in fashion, but not the Elmer Fudd, which is now just everywhere.

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • The toque has always been a sort of elegant shape in fashion, but not the Elmer Fudd, which is now just everywhere.

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • The person known as Elmer Fudd, who posted several comments on stories on TheSunNews. com about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has an email address with the name

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

  • Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce founder Ward Shepherd has named the controversial online commentator known as Elmer Fudd, after being subpoenaed Saturday by an attorney for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

  • The person known as Elmer Fudd, who posted several comments on stories on TheSunNews. com about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has an email address with the name "NoAdTax."

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

  • The person known as Elmer Fudd, who posted several comments on stories on TheSunNews. com about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has an email address with the name

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

  • Many people refer to him by his nickname, Elmer Fudd, which is how he introduces himself to most people when he meets them for the first time.

    East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories 2009

  • Grand Strand Chamber of Commerce founder Ward Shepherd has named the controversial online commentator known as Elmer Fudd, after being subpoenaed Saturday by an attorney for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

  • Many people refer to him by his nickname, Elmer Fudd, which is how he introduces himself to most people when he meets them for the first time.

    East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories 2009

  • The person known as Elmer Fudd, who posted several comments on stories on TheSunNews. com about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has an email address with the name

    TheSunNews.com: Local 2009

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