Pasteboardy

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Resembling pasteboard. informal
2
Stiffly formal; starchy; prim and proper. figuratively, informal

Synonyms

breakable brittle crumbly dainty delicate effeminate

Etymology

From pasteboard + -y.

Related phrases

prim and proper

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