schoolmarmish
adjective/ˈskuːlmɑːmɪʃ/
/ˈskuːlmɑːrmɪʃ/
(especially North American English, disapproving)- like an old-fashioned, strict, female school teacher
- a schoolmarmish tone of voice
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Check pronunciation:
schoolmarmish