What is the meaning of proverbial?

adjective

  • Of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb.
    • usage: "he kicked the proverbial bucket"; "the proverbial grasshopper"
  • Widely known and spoken of.
    • usage: "her proverbial lateness"; "the proverbial absentminded professor"; "your proverbial dizzy blonde"
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