Trimmingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Trimmingly is an adverb meaning (colloquial, dated) With reprimand or chastising.
Meaning
(colloquial, dated) With reprimand or chastising.
More Meanings
- (dated) So as to trim, or switch between favouring different parties.
Example Sentences
The French carry it trimmingly, and direct every thing to their main point of the Spanish succession. In all probability they will favour that party which gives them the best assurances in that particular[…]
Well, really, I think when one looks about Europe, One may say that matters are going on swimmingly For a party who likes to give fools and knaves due rope, And then seize the opening to lecture them trimmingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jibingly, chortlingly, snelly, ruddy, trillingly, snuffingly.
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