Straw-clutchingly
adv, slang
adv, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a manner which involves clutching at straws. idiomatic, informal
"In other words, any Scottish supporter who had straw-clutchingly hoped for a fitness crisis in the All Blacks game has been disappointed."
Example
More examples"In other words, any Scottish supporter who had straw-clutchingly hoped for a fitness crisis in the All Blacks game has been disappointed."
Etymology
From straw-clutching + -ly.
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