Froglike

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Similar to a frog (amphibian), or to a characteristic of a frog.

    "Though it was not far to Jamiltepec, once outside the village, the chauffeur and his little attendant lad began to get frightened, and to go frog-like with fear."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a froglike way not-comparable

    "to hop froglike"

Example

More examples

"Though it was not far to Jamiltepec, once outside the village, the chauffeur and his little attendant lad began to get frightened, and to go frog-like with fear."

Etymology

From frog + -like.

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