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ladyish

adjective
la·​dy·​ish | \ ˈlādēish\

Definition of ladyish

: somewhat like a lady especially : having or showing undesirable ladylike characteristics

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Other Words from ladyish

ladyishly adverb
ladyishness noun, plural -es

First Known Use of ladyish

1830, in the meaning defined above

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