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Examples
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Any spark of life on The View is immediately snuffed by her hostessy notion of propriety.
Caged Bleat: James Wolcott Wolcott, James, 1952- 2009
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When this was first mooted I was a bit apprehensive about it, in that it could easily have ended up with me spending time doing hostessy things; and indeed I did spend a bit of time shopping for lunch, but of course getting other things done too.
My legs ache now jinty 2005
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She gave a hostessy little laugh that sounded so unlike her he almost asked what was wrong.
Fire and Ice Stabenow, Dana 1998
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With an effort I did so, but after a minute or two, in the middle of apparently idle hostessy chat, she pulled me back to attention by trying delicately to find out who I was and why I had been invited, while not wanting to have me realise that she didn't know.
Blood Sports Francis, Dick 1967
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Patty: I always feel it’s up to me to try to set the tone and atmosphere on the set and that’s very hostessy.
Fired! Written 2006
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Patty: I always feel it’s up to me to try to set the tone and atmosphere on the set and that’s very hostessy.
Fired! Written 2006
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Patty: I always feel it’s up to me to try to set the tone and atmosphere on the set and that’s very hostessy.
Fired! Written 2006
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Patty: I always feel it’s up to me to try to set the tone and atmosphere on the set and that’s very hostessy.
Fired! Written 2006
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Patty: I always feel it’s up to me to try to set the tone and atmosphere on the set and that’s very hostessy.
Fired! Written 2006
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