1 definition by pyrhhonianskeptic

1. A member of the British House of Commons who is not a party leader.

2. Someone who exaggerates their actual power, influence, or importance, usually for nefarious purposes.
Vladimir Putin complained about Plushenko not winning the gold? Putin needs to start acting like the backbencher he really is.
by pyrhhonianskeptic February 21, 2010
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