stalkery

English

Etymology

From stalker + -y.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈstɔːkəɹi/

Adjective

stalkery (comparative more stalkery, superlative most stalkery)

  1. Characterized by or displaying an obsessive, inappropriate, or unwelcomed interest in someone; characteristic of a stalker.
    Synonym: stalkerish
    • 2017 November 7, Aja Romano, “The unlikely breakout star of Stranger Things 2 is unlikelier babysitter Steve Harrington”, in Vox:
      So when the actor who plays Steve, Joe Keery, was promoted to series regular status for Stranger Things 2, fans were left to wonder why that might be. With Nancy’s eyes clearly wandering toward her stalkery BFF Jonathan Byers, what could Steve possibly be getting up to?
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.