Bounderish

/ˈbaʊndərɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Characteristic of a bounder; behaving in an unethical, disreputable, or dishonorable manner.

Etymology

From bounder plus the adjective suffix -ish, creating an adjective that describes bounderlike behavior.

Kelly Says

Bounderish is pure British vocabulary—it's what a Victorian gentleman would say to describe someone who told lies or cheated at cards, with perfect disdain.

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