"missyish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more missyish [comparative], most missyish [superlative]
Etymology: From missy + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|missy|ish}} missy + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} missyish (comparative more missyish, superlative most missyish)
  1. (dated, sometimes derogatory) Like a young woman, especially in a negative sense; foolish, sentimental, inclined to give oneself airs, etc. Tags: dated, derogatory, sometimes
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