Definition Heath Robinson in British English

Heath Robinson adjective

adjective

/ˌhiːθ ˈrɒbɪns(ə)n/

Heath Robinson (1872–1944) was a British humorous artist who drew pictures of imaginary complicated machines.

a Heath Robinson machine or method is funny and clever but much too complicated for whatever job it is intended to perform

Synonyms and related words

all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue complicated difficult complex

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