old-womanish
[ ohld-woo m-uh-nish ]
/ ˈoʊldˈwʊm ə nɪʃ /
adjective
Sometimes Offensive.
having characteristics considered typical of an old woman, as excessive fussiness or timidity.
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-man-and-woman,
old-time,
old-time dance,
old-timer,
old-timey,
old-womanish,
old-world,
oldcastle,
olde-worlde,
olden,
oldenbarneveldt
Example sentences 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