"Seinfeldish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Seinfeldish [comparative], most Seinfeldish [superlative]
Etymology: Seinfeld + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Seinfeld|ish}} Seinfeld + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Seinfeldish (comparative more Seinfeldish, superlative most Seinfeldish)
  1. (informal) Characteristic of the American sitcom Seinfeld, or its main character/star, Jerry Seinfeld. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Television Synonyms: Seinfeldian

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