Schooly

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Of or relating to school..

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal) Of or relating to school.
2. (informal) Studious, involving study.
3. Alternative spelling of schoolie.

Example Sentences

She was disappointed with the Law School social milieu, describing it as “a very high-schooly atmosphere” characterized by competition, cliquishness, and emotional immaturity.

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.

And 'Home for Girls' means that it isn't a home at all, but a schooly, outside-sort-of place."

2000, Gerald Barnhart, Foreword, Ron Bern, Manny Luftglass, Gone Fishin′: The 100 Best Spots in New York, page xv, Surf casters are frantically catching and releasing schooly stripers and some early blues at Montauk, and the fluke have shown in good numbers in the sound.

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• more schooly
• most schooly
• schoolies

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