Businessy

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Businesslike, or related to business. informal

    "If you’re in D.n. C., which is very businessy, it’s acceptable to be alone,” said Eldar Shafir, a professor of psychology and public affairs whose appointments at Princeton University require travel."

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"If you’re in D.n. C., which is very businessy, it’s acceptable to be alone,” said Eldar Shafir, a professor of psychology and public affairs whose appointments at Princeton University require travel."

Etymology

From business + -y.

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