"ladettishness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ladettish + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|ladettish|-ness}} ladettish + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ladettishness (uncountable)
  1. (informal, rare) The quality of being ladettish; the behaviour of a ladette. Tags: informal, rare, uncountable
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