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poster child
poster childn.1. A child who appears on a poster as a member of a group benefited by a charitable organization: a poster child for muscular dystrophy.2. A person who is a prominent example or type of something: "He was a living poster child for the evil potential of inherited wealth" (Jim Harrison).post′er child`
n. a person or thing that exemplifies or represents: She could be a poster child for good sportsmanship. [1965–70] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  poster child - a child afflicted by some disease or deformity whose picture is used on posters to raise money for charitable purposes; "she was the poster child for muscular dystrophy"child, kid, minor, nipper, tiddler, youngster, tike, shaver, small fry, nestling, fry, tyke - a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"poster boy - a male poster childposter girl - a female poster child |
poster child
poster childA person (usually an adult, not a child) who typifies or is the perfect example of a particular characteristic, attitude, opinion, cause, or type of person. Pete managed to disassemble their washing machine, fix the problem, and then reassemble it all by himself? Wow, he's like the poster child of DIY. Ms. Walsh built her fortune from nothing, through her own tireless work and intense ambition. She really is the poster child for the rags-to-riches American Dream.See also: child, posterposter child (for something)Fig. someone who is a classic example of a state or type of person. She is a poster child for soccer moms.See also: child, posterˈposter child/boy/girl (American English) a person or thing that is seen as representing a particular quality or activity: My aunt sees me as the poster child for failed relationships. ♢ He’s the IT industry’s poster boy for success.See also: boy, child, girl, posterposter child
Words related to poster childnoun a child afflicted by some disease or deformity whose picture is used on posters to raise money for charitable purposesRelated Words- child
- kid
- minor
- nipper
- tiddler
- youngster
- tike
- shaver
- small fry
- nestling
- fry
- tyke
- poster boy
- poster girl
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