racerlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From racer + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling a racer (type of North American snake).
For Mr. Rucci, a slithery black jersey dress with a pavé of sequins at the hip and a taut, racerlike bodice signaled a turn.
2007 October 9, Cathy Horyn, “The Handbag Gets the Last Word”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most racerlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more racerlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |