English Explanatory Dictionary

Chandleresque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In the style of Raymond Chandler, typically using lyrical (and frequently exaggerated) similes.

Word forms

Chandleresque more Chandleresque most Chandleresque

Etymology

From Chandler + -esque.

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