| 单词 | boojum-like |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈboojum-like ˈboojum-like adv. and adj. now rare (a) adv. in the manner of a boojum, esp. with reference to the disappearance or unattainability of an object of pursuit; (b) adj. resembling or characteristic of a boojum, esp. with reference to the disappearance or unattainability of an object of pursuit. ΚΠ 1895 Pall Mall Gaz. 19 Nov. 4/2 We more than resent his evanishment, Boojum like, with no fate assigned to him. 1913 L. A. Harker Ffolliots of Redmarley viii. 102 The twins and the Kitten..melted away with Boojum-like stealth the moment the hall door was opened. 1925 Blackwood's Mag. Mar. 345/1 A solitary Boojum-like person. 1931 W. Lewis Hitler 199 The roar of a credit-crank broke forth unexpectedly in the brawniest scotch, and sent a Boojum-like thrill through that assembly. 1956 London Mag. Jan. 81 The author's merry remark..is sure to be pursued, Boojum-like, by somebody, with critical forks and soap. < as lemmas |
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