rookish en · ADJ
Etymology
From rook + -ish.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a rook (bird).
In black taffeta she gazes rigidly at the camera with a rookish head-tilt.
2022, William Atkins, Exiles: Three Island Journeys:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more rookish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most rookish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |