Chaplin

/ˈtʃæplən/
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Definitions of Chaplin
  1. noun
    English comedian and film maker; portrayed a downtrodden little man in baggy pants and bowler hat (1889-1977)
    synonyms: Charlie Chaplin, Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin
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    comedian, comic
    a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
    film maker, film producer, filmmaker, movie maker
    a producer of motion pictures
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