"errandy" meaning in English

See errandy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more errandy [comparative], most errandy [superlative]
Etymology: From errand + -y. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|errand|-y|id2=adjectival}} errand + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} errandy (comparative more errandy, superlative most errandy)
  1. (informal) Pertaining to errands. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-errandy-en-adj-RVnWrvTg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y (adjectival)

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          "ref": "2022, Thor Ramsey, The End Times Comedy Show, page 15",
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