Captainish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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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