| 单词 | old boyishness |
| 释义 | > as lemmasold ˈboyishness old ˈboyishness n. the manner of an old boy (sense 5), esp. hearty conviviality. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > learner > one attending school > [noun] > former pupil > quality or attitude old boyishness1830 old boys' tie1936 1830 Edinb. Lit. Jrnl. 25 Dec. 383/2 There were other characteristics of ‘old boyishness’ about Lord Charles, which noted him as a delightful gentleman ‘of a certain age’. 1850 Punch 3 Aug. 52/1 There is a jolly-buckism or an old-boyishness about the concern. 1931 ‘G. Trevor’ Murder at School i. 16 ‘It is always a pleasure for Oakington to receive her old boys.’.. A little old-boyishness in response seemed clearly indicated. 1961 Guardian 19 Jan. 20/7 The atmosphere of old-boyishness and good-chappery which is a deadly threat to our society. 1983 T. Heald Networks iii. 57 Such fervent protestations of old boyishness are out of kilter with the age. 2010 D. Chinni & J. Gimpel Our Patchwork Nation 79 Old-boyishness and insularity survive even in the face of a constant influx of youthful, diverse outsiders. < as lemmas |
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