What does sergeant-majorly mean?
Sergeant-majorly means In the manner of a sergeant major..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
In the manner of a sergeant major..
Captain David Margesson who not withstanding his official description as War Minister, is usually the soul of gentle geniality, was almost sergeant-majorly in his treatment of the mildest question.
In Rural Rides, within a few pages, he manages to insult Scotsmen and the Cotswolds, but in a sergeant-majorly sort of way, […]
“Okay boys,” I said, in sergeant-majorly style, “there are just two rules that you need to know for this expedition.”
Use sergeant-majorly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Sergeant-majorly means In the manner of a sergeant major..
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Captain David Margesson who not withstanding his official description as War Minister, is usually the soul of gentle geniality, was almost sergeant-majorly in his treatment of the mildest question.
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