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Definition of as plain as a pikestaff in English:

as plain as a pikestaff

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phrase

(also plain as a pikestaff)
British

  • 1Very obvious.

    clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced, transparent, clear-cut, palpable, prominent, marked, decided, salient, striking, distinct, bold, noticeable, perceptible, perceivable, visible, discernible, detectable, observable, tangible, recognizable

  • 2Ordinary or unattractive in appearance.

    unattractive, plain, plain-featured, plain-looking, plain as a pikestaff, ordinary-looking, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, ugly

Origin

Alteration of as plain as a packstaff, the staff being that of a peddler, on which he rested his pack of wares.