Soochownese

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Suzhounese. alt-of, alternative, dated, rare

    "When challenged to a fight, a Soochownese would, while beating a hasty retreat to avoid a confrontation, glare at his challenger and say, "It will degrade me to fight a louse like you. I'll go home and get my younger brother to beat you up.""

Example

More examples

"When challenged to a fight, a Soochownese would, while beating a hasty retreat to avoid a confrontation, glare at his challenger and say, "It will degrade me to fight a louse like you. I'll go home and get my younger brother to beat you up.""

Etymology

From Soochow + -ese.

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