Bombeckian

English Etymology From en Bombeck ian. Adjective Of or relating to Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist who wrote a popular newspaper column describing suburban home life. en 1986 Anne Commrie Something about the Author 44 27 Her works also include adult writings such as Peace and Quiet and Other Hazards (Revell, 1980), described by Library Journal as "a sort of Bombeckian memoir of bumpy spots Barrett has encountered along her personal Christian path." en 1995 R. Kent Hughes; Barbara Hughes Common Sense Parenting 55 Fathers, have a powwow with your little ones. You may begin with an Erma Bombeckian experience: "Dad, the dog's in the kitchen! Get his paws out of there. Mom has to eat that!" "Where's the chili sauce?" "Don't you dare bleed on Mom's breakfast!" en 2005 Wanda Garner Cash; Ed Sterling The news in Texas: essays in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Texas Press Association In 1956 June Benefield began writing "Skirt Tales" for the Houston Chronicle in a very Bombeckian style. Years later Chronicle readers were treated to more laughs by Linda Griffin, en eponyms