lawyerish en · ADJ
Etymology
From lawyer + -ish.
Meanings
- (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lawyerish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more lawyerish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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lawyerish en · NOUN
Etymology
From lawyer + -ish.
Meanings
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(informal, uncountable) The language or jargon used by lawyers.
The general counsel at a pharma company elaborated: "Nine of ten of our ExCo members are MDs; you have to be able to speak 'doctorish,' not 'lawyerish,' to them.
2022, Heidi K. Gardner, Ivan A. Matviak, Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down: