freshmanic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From freshman + -ic.
Meanings
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(US, archaic, humorous, informal) Characteristic of a freshman.
There is one Freshman who gathers in himself all the little peculiar Freshmanic idiosyncracies to a surprising extent.
1871, Sophomore: Williams College, page 18:What kind of freshmanic drivel do you call that?
1911, The Smith College Monthly, volume 19, page 562:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most freshmanic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more freshmanic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |