stawsome en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈstɔː.səm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈstɔ.səm/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Scots stawsum, from staw, sta, staa, stau (“stall”) + -sum. Equivalent to English stall + -some.
Meanings
- (UK, dialectal) Disgusting, repugnant to the taste or appetite; sickening.
- (UK, dialectal, figuratively) Tiresome, boring, wearisome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stawsum | Scotland, alternative | lexicographic | |
| more stawsome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most stawsome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |