Boobyish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Stupid; dull-witted. obsolete
""[…] I have therefore determined to make a pretense for suddenly leaving this place, dear as it is to me, and containing all I most admire and adore;—and I will stay in town till the violence of this boobyish humour is abated.""
Example
More examples""[…] I have therefore determined to make a pretense for suddenly leaving this place, dear as it is to me, and containing all I most admire and adore;—and I will stay in town till the violence of this boobyish humour is abated.""
Etymology
From booby + -ish.
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