schooly
schooly adjective: of or relating to school. Also the alternative spelling of schoolie.
Adjective
schooly (comparative more schooly, superlative most schooly)
- Of or relating to school.
- She was disappointed with the Law School social milieu, describing it as “a very high-schooly atmosphere” characterized by competition, cliquishness, and emotional immaturity.2006, Carrie Yang Costello, Professional Identity Crisis: Race, Class, Gender, and Success at Professional Schools, page 6
- Studious, involving study.
- Tony had objected that she did not want anything so "schooly," and that the very fact that Jean liked the Hostelry would be proof positive that she, Tony, would not like it.1921, Margaret Rebecca Piper, Wild Wings
- And 'Home for Girls' means that it isn't a home at all, but a schooly, outside-sort-of place."1914, Edna Turpin, Honey-Sweet
Also used as
schooly is also the alternative spelling of schoolie.
Forms of schooly
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more schooly |
| superlative | most schooly |
| Noun | |
| plural | schoolies |
Origin of schooly
From school + -y.
Words that rhyme with schooly
Questions about schooly
- What does schooly mean?
- Schooly means of or relating to school.
- What part of speech is schooly?
- Schooly is an adjective.
Words near schooly in the dictionary
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