guestish

English

Etymology

From guest + -ish.

Adjective

guestish (comparative more guestish, superlative most guestish)

  1. Of, like, resembling, or in the manner of a guest; befitting a guest; guestlike.
    • 1989, B. N. Chaturvedi, The twentieth century essay:
      Even though a generalization may be made that 'riches do tend to foster in you the instincts of a host, and poverty does create an atmosphere favourable to the growth of guestish instincts,' we have to admit that 'not all guests are to be found []
    • 1996, Marilyn Kaye, Stranger in Paradise:
      "Oh, no." "Is there a problem?" Carla asked in her snottiest, most guestish voice. "The woman who was just here, she left her credit 155.

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