Resembling or characteristic of a clerk; having the qualities or manner of a clerk.
From 'clerk' plus the suffix '-like' (meaning similar to or resembling, as in childlike, dreamlike, or lifelike).
The suffix '-like' is so versatile that English speakers can attach it to almost any noun to create descriptive adjectives, making it one of the most creative word-building tools in the language.
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