probesome

English

Etymology

From probe +‎ -some.

Adjective

probesome (comparative more probesome, superlative most probesome)

1. (rare) Characterised or marked by probing; apt to probe
   • 1826, The Great Unknown; a Mystery:

     Powder and pomatum hush it,— So cautiously must the thing be watched, Least, probesome, it should strike too deep!

   • 2002, Pindeldyboz, page 196:

     I had locked her in a comfort cage along with several well-behaved animals, but when I reached inside with my poker, my probesome attempts at physical and mental reconnaissance were a tearful disgrace for both of us.

   • 2014, Jules Howard, Sex on Earth:

     The theory makes total sense: the more probesome a male duck is with his penis, the more parasites he is likely to pick up, ergo the more parasitised is his pecker.