Unlady-like
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of unladylike. alt-of, alternative
"“Jo does use such slang words,” observed Amy, with a reproving look at the long figure stretched on the rug. Jo immediately sat up, put her hands in her apron pockets, and began to whistle. / “Don’t, Jo; it’s so boyish.” / “That’s why I do it.” / “I detest rude, unlady-like girls.”"
Example
More examples"“Jo does use such slang words,” observed Amy, with a reproving look at the long figure stretched on the rug. Jo immediately sat up, put her hands in her apron pockets, and began to whistle. / “Don’t, Jo; it’s so boyish.” / “That’s why I do it.” / “I detest rude, unlady-like girls.”"
Etymology
From un- + lady-like.
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