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baboonish

/bəˈbuː.nɪʃ/

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adjective

/bəˈbuː.nɪʃ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее похожий на бабуина или характерный для него, часто используемое для описания кого-либо как уродливого, неуклюжего или грубого.

An obsolete adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of a baboon, often used to describe someone as ugly, clumsy, or brutish.

  1. Resembling a baboonC1informal

    Having characteristics or appearance similar to a baboon, often used to describe facial features or behavior.

    ruПохожий на бабуина

    • His baboonish grin made everyone laugh.
    • The actor's baboonish movements were exaggerated for comedic effect.
    • She found his baboonish antics amusing but childish.

    Synonymsapishsimian

    Antonymsgracefulhumanlikerefined

Forms
  • more baboonish comparative form
  • most baboonish superlative form