slandersome

slandersome

English

Etymology

From slander +‎ -some.

Adjective

slandersome (comparative more slandersome, superlative most slandersome)

1. (informal, chiefly dialectal, nonstandard) Characterised or marked by slander
   • 1823, The Foundling of G., Or the Smugglers' Cave:

     “You're a slandersome rascal, an' I'll no stand to ca' quarrels wi you; I tell you, sir, you're potchin'an' trespassin' upo' my property, whare you've nae right to set a fit without my leave.”

   • 1857, Mary Jane Holmes, Meadow-Brook:

     I hope Dell Thompson won't find it out, for she's awful slandersome ; but,” she added, coming to the gate, and speaking in a whisper, “I'm glad on't, and mebby she'll draw in her horns, [...]

   • 1887, John Alexander Steuart, A millionaire's daughters:

     In course it air ter yer credit ye kin be ez good ez ter keep yer hands off'n the critter when he air so aboosive to yer face an' so slandersome ter yer back.