old-womanish
[ ohld-woo m-uh-nish ]
/ ˈoʊldˈwʊm ə nɪʃ /
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adjective
Sometimes Offensive. having characteristics considered typical of an old woman, as excessive fussiness or timidity.
Nearby words
old-man-and-woman, old-time, old-time dance, old-timer, old-timey, old-womanish, old-world, oldcastle, olde-worlde, olden, oldenbarneveldt
Origin of old-womanish
First recorded in 1765–75
Related forms
old-wom·an·ish·ness, nounUsage note
This term is sometimes perceived as insulting because it reinforces stereotypes.
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Examples 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