uriah heep
definitions
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A character in Charles Dickens's novel 'David Copperfield', characterized by his excessive, hypocritical humility and manipulative nature.id: Karakter novel Dickens
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A person who is excessively servile, obsequious, or hypocritically humble in order to manipulate others or gain advantage.id: Orang yang menjilat
examples
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Uriah Heep is one of the most memorable and unsettling characters in Victorian literature.
Uriah Heep adalah salah satu karakter paling berkesan dan meresahkan dalam sastra Victoria.
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He acted like a real Uriah Heep, constantly flattering the manager to secure a promotion.
Dia bertindak seperti Uriah Heep sungguhan, terus-menerus menjilat manajer untuk mendapatkan promosi.