old-womanish
[ohld-woo m-uh-nish]
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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
This term is sometimes perceived as insulting because it reinforces stereotypes.
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Examples from the Web for old-womanish
Historical Examples of old-womanish
Surely my old-womanish babbling has not upset you like this!
By Birth a LadyGeorge Manville Fenn
He makes no old-womanish outcry of alarm and expresses no exaggerated wrath.
Charlotte Bronte and Her CircleClement K. Shorter
There are tears in her voice—simple, old-womanish, grandmotherly tears.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
Poor little darling, the girls made fun of it because it was so ugly and old-womanish.
Little Maid MarianAmy E. Blanchard