nannyish
/ˈnæniɪʃ/
adjective
- Behaving like a nanny; overly protective, bossy, or fussy in a way that treats others like children.
- He had a nannyish habit of reminding everyone to wear their jackets even in mild weather.
- The new rules felt a bit nannyish, telling grown adults when they could eat snacks.
- Her nannyish attitude annoyed her coworkers, who felt she was treating them like toddlers.
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