Parisianism

noun

Pa·​ri·​sian·​ism

-ˌnizəm

plural -s

1

: the traits of a Parisian

his Parisianism, grafted upon an imperishable brogue, gave to his utterance a very curious charm

—Max Beerbohm

2

: a habit or mannerism (as of speech) observable especially in Parisians

Word History

Etymology

French parisianisme, from parisien + -isme -ism

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