Jeevesian
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Typical of a perfect servant, valet, or butler. not-comparable
"But we should hoot briefly and diplomatically (apologetically like a Jeevesian cough), not in a roar of self-righteous rage. – 22/01/2007, "Modern Manners", The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,641-2560365,00.html"
Example
More examples"But we should hoot briefly and diplomatically (apologetically like a Jeevesian cough), not in a roar of self-righteous rage. – 22/01/2007, "Modern Manners", The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,641-2560365,00.html"
Etymology
From Jeeves, famous valet from the stories of P. G. Wodehouse, + -ian.
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