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advertisey

adj

Etymology

From advertise + -y.

  1. derived from advertir
  2. derived from advertir
  3. inherited from advertisen
  4. suffixed as advertisey — “advertise + y”

Definitions

  1. Tending to advertise something

    Tending to advertise something; promotional.

    • I felt when I sent it off that it wasn't the kind of thing they wanted, wasn't advertisey enough.
    • This is a popular device in advertising type (where squeaky-tight letter fitting seems to be perennially in vogue), so you should avoid it in more formal applications where an advertisey look may not be what you’re after.
    • Avoid getting too “advertisey,” and be aware that many libraries have policies limiting distribution of materials advertising businesses or services.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA