Walter Mitty

/ˌwɔltər ˌmɪdi/
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Definitions of Walter Mitty
  1. noun
    fictional character created by James Thurber who daydreams about his adventures and triumphs
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    character, fictional character, fictitious character
    an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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