Meaning of sergeant-majorly | Babel Free

Definitions

In the manner of a sergeant major.

Examples

“Captain David Margesson who not withstanding his official description as War Minister, is usually the soul of gentle geniality, was almost sergeant-majorly in his treatment of the mildest question.”

“In Rural Rides, within a few pages, he manages to insult Scotsmen and the Cotswolds, but in a sergeant-majorly sort of way, […]”

““Okay boys,” I said, in sergeant-majorly style, “there are just two rules that you need to know for this expedition.””

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