Meaning of Hammettesque | Babel Free
Definitions
Reminiscent of the works of Dashiel Hammett.
Examples
“Wings' handling of the standard-issue Hammettesque equipment (Emma gets slipped a Mickey; she gets bonked on the back of the head; she even gets to tell⟳ the murderer at the end⟳ of the story, "I'm sending you over, sweetheart," just like⟳ Sam to Bridget in The Maltese Falcon) is light⟳, fast, and witty enough to allow⟳ even inveterate non-readers of mysteries like⟳ myself to stay⟳ tuned.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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