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Donnish

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pedanticTending to show off one’s knowledge, often in a tiresome manner.
academicnounBelonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization.
scholarlyCharacteristic of a scholar.

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scholarlyCharacteristic of a scholar.
academicBelonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization.
pedanticTending to show off one’s knowledge, often in a tiresome manner.
dameish(rare) Characteristic of a dame.
dweebynoun(US, dated, originally university slang, now general slang, derogatory) Like, or characteristic of, a dweeb; nerdy, uncool.
donnybrookian(chiefly US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) Of or pertaining to a donnybrook; bellicose; disconcerted; raucous; clashing.
dudeynounCharacteristic of a dude.
donknoun(slang) A donkey (the animal).
dunceyAlternative spelling of duncy. [Like a dunce; dull-witted.]
dandifiedCharacteristic (in dress and habits) of a dandy
donneanOf or relating to John Donne (1572–1631), English poet, satirist, lawyer, and priest.
dunynounAlternative spelling of duney. [Full of dunes.]
doucheynoun(slang, vulgar, derogatory) Characteristic of a douche (jerk) or douchebag; obnoxious.
duncynounLike a dunce; dull-witted.
ducalnounOf or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.
duncical(archaic) Like a dunce; stupid or silly.
dunsanianOf, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author Lord Dunsany (1879-1957).
divoon(US, slang, dated) divine; wonderful
dootsienounA female given name.
dufferishLike a duffer; incompetent; clumsy.

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