querysome

English

Alternative forms

• querisome

Etymology

From query +‎ -some.

Adjective

querysome (comparative more querysome, superlative most querysome)

1. Characterised or marked by inquiry, inquisitiveness, or inquisition
   • 2016, Michael Z. Lewin, The Enemies Within:

     “Including having a bouncer on the premises?” “A bouncer?” “A guy in a uniform who gets rid of querysome people by talking their hind legs off—but making it clear that if necessary he'd pull them off with his bare hands.”

   • 2016, William W. Johnstone, Manhunt:

     Elizabeth gave him a querysome look and tapped her pencil stub on her little pad of paper. “You just asked for my speciality without me even tellin' you about it. I don't recognize you and I doubt my pie is all that famous.”