Marie Antoinette

English Etymology From Marie Antoinette (1755–1793), French queen, traditionally said to have had a frivolous regard for the starving peasants; see Let them eat cake. thumb|Marie Antoinette. Noun Someone with an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, often at the expense of those who lack food, clothes, or shelter. en 2002 Francis Gordon Clarke The history of Australia http://books.google.com/books?id=6O2ZLk6PSfIC&pg=PA195&dq=%22the+Marie+Antoinette+of%22&lr=&as_brr=3 9780313314988 195 By the end of the year 2000, Howard seemed likely to be remembered as the Marie Antoinette of Australian politics for his incorrigible use of public monies to support the Howard family's personal comfort. Related terms en Marie Antoinette syndrome en eponyms