Caddishly

/ˈkædɪʃli/ adverb

Definition

In a dishonorable, disreputable, or ungentlemanly manner.

Etymology

From 'caddish' plus the adverb suffix '-ly.' Formed to describe actions performed in a cad-like way.

Kelly Says

In Victorian novels, characters who acted 'caddishly' were the villains—cheating, lying, or abandoning lovers without a second thought!

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