micawber

English

Noun

micawber (plural micawbers)

1. Alternative letter-case form of Micawber; a person of modest income or background who remains optimistic that their situation will improve.
   • 2018, Joseph Piercy, 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary‎^[1]:

     My grandfather was something of a micawber, never letting setbacks or misfortune drag down his cheery disposition.