Mark Tapleyism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Mark Tapley +‎ -ism, from a character in Charles Dickens' Martin Chuzzlewit.

Noun[edit]

Mark Tapleyism (uncountable)

  1. A jolly and optimistic attitude maintained in the face of adversity.
    Synonym: Tapleyism

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