单词 | old-womanish |
释义 | old-womanish in American English (ˈoʊldˈwʊmənɪʃ) adjective like, characteristic of, or suitable for an old woman; fussy old-womanish in American English (ˈouldˈwumənɪʃ) adjective sometimes offensive having characteristics considered typical of an old woman, as excessive fussiness or timidity Derived forms old-womanishness noun Word origin [1765–75]This word is first recorded in the period 1765–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: backwash, bonus, copperhead, lightweight, mochaSynonyms of 'old-womanish'fussy, timid, prim, prudish More Synonyms of old-womanish |
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