quotable

[kwoh-tuh-buhl]

quot·a·ble

[kwoh-tuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
able to be quoted or easily quoted, as by reason of effectiveness, succinctness, or the like: the most quotable book of the season.
2.
suitable or appropriate for quotation: His comments were hilarious but unfortunately not quotable.

Origin:
1815–25; quote + -able

quot·a·bil·i·ty, quot·a·ble·ness, noun
quot·a·bly, adverb
un·quot·a·ble, adjective
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Quotable is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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quotable (ˈkwəʊtəbəl)
 
adj
apt or suitable for quotation: his remarks are not quotable in mixed company
 
quota'bility
 
n

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