Sardinewise
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Packed tightly into a small space. not-comparable
"And what added so much to the charm of this delightful concert was that the guests were not packed together sardinewise, as they are at most concerts; they were comparatively few and well chosen, and could get up and walk about and talk to their friends between the pieces […]"
Example
More examples"And what added so much to the charm of this delightful concert was that the guests were not packed together sardinewise, as they are at most concerts; they were comparatively few and well chosen, and could get up and walk about and talk to their friends between the pieces […]"
Etymology
From sardine + -wise, from the way that those fish are tinned.
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