Elphaba Edit Meaning

1.

Little-known name of the Wicked Witch of the West. Given by Gregory Maguire (author of the novel "Wicked"), named after the intials of L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wondeful Wizard of Oz". (L-F-B, El-Pha-Ba). Originally played by Margaret Hamilton in the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz and Idina Menzel in the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked.

Elphaba is a complex and misunderstood character

2.

According to author Gregory Maguire, the name of the Wicked Witch of the West, tragic antiheroine of The Wizard of Oz. From the initials of Oz author L. Frank Baum: eLFaBa.

Also the "title" character of the musical Wicked, based on Maguire's book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Used as an epithet for one whose actions are cold-hearted (as in the classic view of a wicked witch), or used sarcastically when one's actions are misguidedly noble or terroristic in nature. (In Maguire's book, Elphaba spent several years as part of a terrorist group fighting the injustices the Wizard caused for the people and Animals of Oz.)

Example of sarcastic use in response to miguidedly noble intent:

Irate slangdefine Editor: This is ridiculous. How do all these crap definitions get through?! I'm going to freaking hack this site and delete all the crap ones.

Annoyed, but Slightly Calmer Editor: Whatever you say, Elphaba.

See wicked, wicked witch, musical, terrorist, epithet, oz, galinda, glinda

3.

Only the most amazing singer from the most amazing broadway musical Wicked. - She is the "Wicked Witch of the West".

WOW! Elphaba is amazing!

See wicked, musical, witch, broadway, singer

4.

The "Wicked" Witch of the West.

Oh Elphaba they're only shoes!