martinetish

adjective

mar·​ti·​net·​ish

¦märtᵊn¦etish

: like or characteristic of a person who is a martinet

a martinetish attitude

martinetish discipline

Word History

Etymology

martinet entry 3 + -ish

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Rhymes for martinetish

• coquettish
• fetish