old-womanish
[ ohld-woom-uh-nish ]
/ ˈoʊldˈwʊm ə nɪʃ /
adjective
Sometimes Offensive. having characteristics considered typical of an old woman, as excessive fussiness or timidity.
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Origin of old-womanish
First recorded in 1765–75
usage note for old-womanish
This term is sometimes perceived as insulting because it reinforces stereotypes.
OTHER WORDS FROM old-womanish
old-wom·an·ish·ness, nounWords nearby old-womanish
Old West, oldwife, Old Wives' summer, old wives' tale, old woman, old-womanish, old-world, Old World leishmaniasis, Old World monkey, oldy, ole-
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Example sentences from the Web for old-womanish
Surely my old-womanish babbling has not upset you like this!
By Birth a Lady|George Manville FennHe makes no old-womanish outcry of alarm and expresses no exaggerated wrath.
Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle|Clement K. ShorterThere are tears in her voice—simple, old-womanish, grandmotherly tears.
The Old House and Other Tales|Feodor SologubPoor little darling, the girls made fun of it because it was so ugly and old-womanish.
Little Maid Marian|Amy E. Blanchard