Professorly

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Professorial; having the manner or appearance of a professor or professors. informal, nonstandard, possibly

    "The decorous, professorly group known as the College Art Association will descend on us this week for its 61st annual convention."

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"The decorous, professorly group known as the College Art Association will descend on us this week for its 61st annual convention."

Etymology

From professor + -ly.

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