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Definition of Proudish
1. a. Somewhat proud.
Definition of Proudish
1. Adjective. Somewhat proud. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Proudish
1. somewhat proud [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proudish
Literary usage of Proudish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Career of Dion Boucicault by Townsend Walsh (1915)
"... and wrote in bold chalk letters: " 'Rainbach was fiery, hot, Irascible and
proudish ; His mother was a mustard-pot, And his father a horseradish. ..."
2. The Career of Dion Boucicault by Townsend Walsh (1915)
"... and wrote in bold chalk letters: " 'Rainbach was fiery, hot, Irascible and
proudish; His mother was a mustard-pot, And his father a horseradish. ..."
3. Werner's Readings and Recitations (1908)
"... And I was just a-turning round at this, And asking for my usual good-by kiss;
But on her lip I saw a proudish curve, And in her eye a shadow of reserve; ..."
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