"Jeevesian" meaning in All languages combined

See Jeevesian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From Jeeves, famous valet from the stories of P. G. Wodehouse, + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ian}} + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Jeevesian (not comparable)
  1. Typical of a perfect servant, valet, or butler. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: Jeeves, Woosterian, Woosterism
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