Carkingly

/ˈkɑːrkɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that causes worry, stress, or distress; in a burdensome or oppressive way.

Etymology

From 'carking' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' Creates an adverbial form describing how something is done in a carking manner.

Kelly Says

This stacked suffix (-ing + -ly) shows English's flexibility—we keep adding modifiers until we can express exactly how annoyingly persistent a problem is!

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