pass-remarkable en · ADJ
Etymology
From the phrase pass remark on, i.e. make a comment about, + -able.
Meanings
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(English, Irish, Scotland, derogatory) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks.
Those are gallant shoes, sir, if you'll excuse me being so pass-remarkable. Hand-made jobs.
1980, Benedict Kiely, The state of Ireland:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pass-remarkable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pass-remarkable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |