barberish

English

Etymology

From barber +‎ -ish.

Adjective

barberish (comparative more barberish, superlative most barberish)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a barber.
    • 1912, W. L. George, The City of Light, page 67:
      His blue serge suit and red tie, his grey felt hat, seemed to emphasise his neat, rather barberish air.
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