noun Etymology: Sam Weller, witty servant of Mr. Pickwick in the story Pickwick Papers (1836-37) by Charles Dickens Date: 1839 an expression of comparison comprising a usually well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel (as “‘every one to his own taste,’ said the old woman as she kissed the cow”)
WELLERISM
Meaning of WELLERISM in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012