Stalkily

//ˈstɔːkɪli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a stalky manner.; Like, or as if made up of, one or several stalks or sticks; with a tall and thin appearance; lankily. not-comparable

    "Oh, can it be their weariness that makes them lounge so stalkily, / And wear their flesh so flaccidly, and granulate, and chalkily?"

  2. 2
    In a stalky manner.; As if covertly following or hunting a person; sneakily, surreptitiously. not-comparable

    "There's no sense in not doin' a thing stalkily while you're about it."

Example

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"Oh, can it be their weariness that makes them lounge so stalkily, / And wear their flesh so flaccidly, and granulate, and chalkily?"

Etymology

From stalky + -ly.

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