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advertisey en · ADJ

Etymology

From advertise + -y.

Meanings

1. (informal) Tending to advertise something; promotional.
   • Avoid getting too “advertisey,” and be aware that many libraries have policies limiting distribution of materials advertising businesses or services. 2014, Erinn Batykefer, Laura Damon-Moore, The Artist's Library: A Field Guide, page 189:
   • This is a popular device in advertising type (where squeaky-tight letter fitting seems to be perennially in vogue), so you should avoid it in more formal applications where an advertisey look may not be what you’re after. 1992, James Felici, How to Get Great Type Out of Your Computer, →ISBN:
   • I felt when I sent it off that it wasn't the kind of thing they wanted, wasn't advertisey enough. 1912, Nell Speed, Molly Brown's Sophomore Days:

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