English Explanatory Dictionary

maiden-auntish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having stereotypical characteristics of an elderly unmarried aunt; straight-laced, old-fashioned, etc.

Word forms

maiden-auntish more maiden-auntish most maiden-auntish

Etymology

From maiden aunt + -ish.

Derived words

maiden-auntishness
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