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preachy

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹit͡ʃi/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English preach Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English preachy From preach + -y.

  1. Tending toward excessive moralization.

    My old fussbudget aunt had a very preachy manner and would prattle on about the dangers of alcohol and other vices.