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 Definitions of paper tiger  [ˈpeɪ pərˌhæŋ ər]  

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Definition of 'paper tiger' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) paper tiger
a person, nation, etc., that has the appearance of power but is actually weak and ineffectual.

Etymology:  (1945–50)

Definition of 'paper tiger' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) paper tiger
the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual
"he reminded Mao that the paper tiger had nuclear teeth"

'paper tiger' - Nearby Entries  

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