Researchy

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by research, especially the serious investigation of a subject. colloquial, humorous, nonstandard

    "Michelle's new job is researchy."

  2. 2
    Having little or no known practical application. colloquial, derogatory, nonstandard

    "The committee agreed that the project had merit, but was too researchy and should have lower priority than more practical projects."

Example

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"Michelle's new job is researchy."

Etymology

From research + -y.

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