Chestly

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Of or relating to one's chest, especially in reference to placement, position, or posture..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of or relating to one's chest, especially in reference to placement, position, or posture.
2. (by extension) swelled up; proud.

Example Sentences

The Message Bears, which carry chestly greetings such as "Have a Happy Day," appeared in four colors, several of which …

But we hope that this able Artist will not be tempted to pursue this tinsel practise, this converting the chestly-coloured dress of the Graphic Muse into Harlequin and Columbine finery, making a plaything of his noble profession.

When he came within a foot away from me, with the debonair Homeboy strolling style, and flexible, chestly posture, he waiked around me analyzing [...]

It was the heat from this fire which had domed up the fog blanket and then dissipated it. When the fire died, the fog gradually came back, and remained there until noon, when the sun burned it off. Rather chestly at being the only pilot to come in and go out that morning I called on Captain Joe Wilson, [...]

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• more chestly
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