Helicoptery
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Like a helicopter parent; paying inordinate amounts of attention to one's children. informal
"How did she deflect back to swimming again? She grins. “Don't look so upset. I can watch you. I'll be your cheering section!” Asciugamano! That's all I need. Mom has been much less helicoptery[…]"
Example
More examples"How did she deflect back to swimming again? She grins. “Don't look so upset. I can watch you. I'll be your cheering section!” Asciugamano! That's all I need. Mom has been much less helicoptery[…]"
Etymology
From helicopter parent; from helicopter + -y.
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