Dad and Dave

/ dæd ən deɪv /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dad and Dave¹

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