charidee en · NOUN
Etymology
From the Mid-Atlantic English pronunciation of charity. First popularized by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in their "Smashie and Nicey" sketches from the BBC sketch show Harry Enfield's Television Programme.
Meanings
- (UK, humorous, informal, uncountable) Conspicuous charity, seen as being driven by a non-altruistic (especially self-promotional) motive.