Dad and Dave

British  

/ dæd ən deɪv /

noun

1. stereotypes of the unsophisticated rural dweller before World War II

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Etymology

Origin of Dad and Dave

from characters in the stories of Steele Rudd, pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis (1868–1935), Australian author

Example Sentences

When Dad and Dave died, Rob thought I was finally “back.”

From Slate

Pretty early on, in working on the book, my dad and Dave and I decided we had to make this film.

From New York Times

Well, Dad and Dave have completely lost their wits.

From Project Gutenberg

Dad and Dave held a whispered consultation; then Dad made a movement.

From Project Gutenberg

Then we knew it was Dan, and Dad and Dave sprang out in their shirts to let him in.

From Project Gutenberg