"pass-remarkable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more pass-remarkable [comparative], most pass-remarkable [superlative]
Etymology: From the phrase pass remark on, i.e. make a comment about, + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||able}} + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} pass-remarkable (comparative more pass-remarkable, superlative most pass-remarkable)
  1. (derogatory, Scotland, Irish English) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks. Tags: English, Irish, Scotland, derogatory
    Sense id: en-pass-remarkable-en-adj-qB7zbVQj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able, Scottish English

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