"small-townish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more small-townish [comparative], most small-townish [superlative]
Etymology: From small-town + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|small-town|ish}} small-town + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} small-townish (comparative more small-townish, superlative most small-townish)
  1. (US, derogatory) Suited to, or typical of, a small town or its inhabitants (suggesting lack of knowledge of the wider world). Tags: US, derogatory Synonyms: parochial
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