Mitty

[ mit-ee ]

noun

1. Walter Mitty.

Mitty

/ ˈmɪtɪ /

noun

1. Walter Mitty
   1. a fictional character given to grand and elaborate fantasies; daydreamer
   2. ( as modifier )

      a Walter Mitty character

      a Mitty act

Derived Forms

• ˌMittyˈesque, adjective

Other Words From

• Mitty·esque Mitty·ish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mitty¹

C20: from a short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939), by James Thurber

Example Sentences

He was described as a "Walter Mitty" character who had changed his name several times and had 32 convictions over 15 years in three countries.

From BBC

This season the 6-foot-1 senior and McDonald’s All-American was at her best, leading Etiwanda to a Southern Section Open Division championship over Sierra Canyon, then a state Open Division championship over previously unbeaten San José Archbishop Mitty.

From Los Angeles Times

Etiwanda put in a 3-2 matchup zone for the state final against Mitty that led to a 60-48 victory.

From Los Angeles Times

Unbeaten San José Archbishop Mitty, which had been battering Northern California teams, fell behind by 16 points at halftime to Southern California champion Etiwanda, making just six of 29 shots.

From Los Angeles Times

Etiwanda, which won last year’s Open Division final on a buzzer-beater over Mitty, handed the Monarchs their first defeat in 31 games with a 60-48 victory Saturday night in the rematch at Golden 1 Center, the Eagles securing bragging rights as not only the best team in California but perhaps the nation too.

From Los Angeles Times