ironshy
/ˈaɪənˌʃaɪ/adjectiveVerified NewAlso in: bügelscheu (Deutsch) · planchapánico (Español) · repassapeur (Français)
Describing people who flinch at the mere sight of an ironing board.
The ironshy buy shirts that forgive, hang wool by hope, and treat creases as character. Offered the iron, they develop urgent errands; offered a no-iron fabric, they weep with gratitude. Their love of steamers is real, but a steamy bathroom has replaced the board entirely, and nobody in the family dares suggest otherwise.
Etym. — iron + shy — the temperament that retreats from heat and boards.
Rel. — ironpile · ironboardplateau
Novelty check: APPROVE
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