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chestly en · ADJ

Etymology

From chest + -ly.

Meanings

1. Of or relating to one's chest, especially in reference to placement, position, or posture.
   • The Message Bears, which carry chestly greetings such as "Have a Happy Day," appeared in four colors, several of which … 1986, Entertainment Law Reporter - Volume 6 - Page 112
   • When he came within a foot away from me, with the debonair Homeboy strolling style, and flexible, chestly posture, he waiked around me analyzing [...] 1982, Gus Frias, Barrio Warriors: Homeboys of Peace - Page 117:
   • But we hope that this able Artist will not be tempted to pursue this tinsel practise, this converting the chestly-coloured dress of the Graphic Muse into Harlequin and Columbine finery, making a plaything of his noble profession. 1825, Leigh Hunt, Albany William Fonblanque, John Forster, The Examiner - Issues 883-933 - Page 290:
2. (broadly) swelled up; proud.
   • It was the heat from this fire which had domed up the fog blanket and then dissipated it. When the fire died, the fog gradually came back, and remained there until noon, when the sun burned it off. Rather chestly at being the only pilot to come in and go out that morning I called on Captain Joe Wilson, [...] 1933 Apr, Flying Magazine, page 223:

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