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Etymology

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From chimp +‎ -ish.

Adjective

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chimpish (comparative more chimpish, superlative most chimpish)

  1. (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a chimpanzee.
    Synonyms: chimpanzeelike, chimplike
    • 2009, Frank Forencich, Exuberant Animal: The Power of Health, Play and Joyful Movement, Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 46:
      Sports fanatics are highly chimpish. With their constant attention to the standings, scores and statistics, they reveal their interest in tribal hierarchy and their need to keep track of the alpha animal.