Newtish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, like, or pertaining to newts.

    "It would have value for the newt because it would presumably be a life full of newtish pleasures (lazing on rocks, sipping mosquito-flavored tropical drinks, or whatever)."

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"It would have value for the newt because it would presumably be a life full of newtish pleasures (lazing on rocks, sipping mosquito-flavored tropical drinks, or whatever)."

Etymology

From newt + -ish.

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