Pinteresque

adjective

¦pintə¦resk 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the writings of Harold Pinter

especially : characterized by tightly controlled often absurd small talk and tense pauses that mask an underlying menace, fear, or anxiety

Word History

Etymology

Harold Pinter, born 1930 English dramatist + English -esque

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Pinteresque

• arabesque
• picaresque
• romanesque
• statuesque
• burlesque
• grotesque
• carnivalesque
• desk