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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Meaning of "snappy Sinbad-esque material"

Hi,

Could you tell me what "snappy Sinbad-esque material" mean in the sentence (from "the Simpsons" show"?

"Fine, sir. I'll get him started on some snappy Sinbad-esque material."

Thanks,

Katie
  

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"snappy" = sharp and fast-paced. "Sinbad-esque material" = material in the style of Sinbad. org/wiki/Sinbad_the_Sailor ).

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  • "snappy" = sharp and fast-paced.
  • "Sinbad-esque material" = material in the style of Sinbad.
  • org/wiki/Sinbad_the_Sailor ).
  • It's hard to be sure of the meaning and significance without knowing the rest of the plot.
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"snappy" = sharp and fast-paced.

"Sinbad-esque material" = material in the style of Sinbad. If there is no other obvious context-specific candidate, then presumably this refers to the fictional sailor who had fantastic magical adventures (see ht
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I appreciate your help very much, Mr. Wordy!

Mary
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Sinbad is a comedian that was once voted "worst comedian" by Maxim magazine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinbad_(entertainer)
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VorparSinbad is a comedian that was once voted "worst comedian" by Maxim magazine.
Thanks Vorpar; I have never heard of him.
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