Boobyish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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""[…] 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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