Brothelly
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of a brothel. informal
"He led them on a tour: the ballroom with giant black chandelier, a dining room decorated with suits of armour and mounted deers'^([sic]) heads, more luxurious gaming parlours, a succession of brothelly bedrooms decorated with gilt and fur."
Example
More examples"He led them on a tour: the ballroom with giant black chandelier, a dining room decorated with suits of armour and mounted deers'^([sic]) heads, more luxurious gaming parlours, a succession of brothelly bedrooms decorated with gilt and fur."
Etymology
From brothel + -y.
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