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old-womanish
[ ohld-woom-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.
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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 monkey, oldy, ole-, olea
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