by johnny_scootch » Fri May 31, 2024 6:59 pm
gohnjotti wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 3:51 pm
Has anyone heard the word "geepish" before to describe the Italian-style architectural features of some of the houses in New York (balusters, marble, etc.)? Is that how you spell it?
A geep is an off the boat Italian so geepish used in that context is describing a gaudy house more in the European style. Shit like gold fences, lion statues, fancy awnings and marble like you mentioned. Things normal Americans would never have on or in their homes.
I’ve never heard anyone use the word like that but I understand what they’re implying perfectly.
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Has anyone heard the word "geepish" before to describe the Italian-style architectural features of some of the houses in New York (balusters, marble, etc.)? Is that how you spell it?
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A geep is an off the boat Italian so geepish used in that context is describing a gaudy house more in the European style. Shit like gold fences, lion statues, fancy awnings and marble like you mentioned. Things normal Americans would never have on or in their homes.
I’ve never heard anyone use the word like that but I understand what they’re implying perfectly.