querysome en · ADJ
Etymology
From query + -some.
Meanings
-
Characterised or marked by inquiry, inquisitiveness, or inquisition.
“Including having a bouncer on the premises?” “A bouncer?” “A guy in a uniform who gets rid of querysome people by talking their hind legs off—but making it clear that if necessary he'd pull them off with his bare hands.”
2016, Michael Z. Lewin, The Enemies Within:Elizabeth gave him a querysome look and tapped her pencil stub on her little pad of paper. “You just asked for my speciality without me even tellin' you about it. I don't recognize you and I doubt my pie is all that famous.”
2016, William W. Johnstone, Manhunt:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| querisome | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more querysome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most querysome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |