"Mayfairish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈmeɪfɛəɹɪʃ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈmeɪfɛɹɪʃ/ [General-American] Forms: more Mayfairish [comparative], most Mayfairish [superlative]
Etymology: From Mayfair + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Mayfair|ish}} Mayfair + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Mayfairish (comparative more Mayfairish, superlative most Mayfairish)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of the affluent area of Mayfair in London.
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