chimpish

adj

chimpish

adj

Etymology From chimp + -ish.

1

Informal Resembling or characteristic of a chimpanzee.

  • 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.2009, Frank Forencich, Exuberant Animal: The Power of Health, Play and Joyful Movement, Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 46:

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