pass-remarkable
English
editEtymology
editFrom the phrase pass remark on, i.e. make a comment about, + -able.
Adjective
editpass-remarkable (comparative more pass-remarkable, superlative most pass-remarkable)
- (derogatory, Scotland, Irish English) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks.
- 1980, Benedict Kiely, The state of Ireland:
- Those are gallant shoes, sir, if you'll excuse me being so pass-remarkable. Hand-made jobs.