Captainish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Typical or characteristic of a captain
"While Rabbit is described by Milne as being excessively “captainish” or bossy, he also receives warm praise, he has frequent visits from Pooh."
Example
More examples"While Rabbit is described by Milne as being excessively “captainish” or bossy, he also receives warm praise, he has frequent visits from Pooh."
Etymology
From captain + -ish.
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