Word Frequency
-ish
Definitions
suffix forming adjectives
- of or belonging to a nationality or group ⇒
Scottish
- (often derogatory) having the manner or qualities of; resembling ⇒
slavish
,prudish
,boyish
- somewhat; approximately ⇒
yellowish
,sevenish
- concerned or preoccupied with ⇒
bookish
Word Origin
Old English -isc; related to German -isch, Greek -iskosExample Sentences Including 'ish'
But the Beatle ish Ladies of the Road is a delight to hear again and the joky Cat Food buffs up well.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
IN A bald attempt to get his slugg ish acting career off the ground, Nick Savalas has shaved his head just like his father Telly.Misc (1995)
It is a solemn occasion, and for a moment in silence, all you hear is the s ish of the river water and the muffled thud of eroding banks.India Today (1997)
Note," he said turning with a smile to Philippa, `not Child ish ; Child like!At the Stroke of Twelve
Pretty ish boy Anson Mount plays the away-with-the-fairies ex-con who drives them to LA.Sun, News of the World (2002)
They chatted happily for some time and then one said, `You know, rail travel ish a marvelloush thing!More of the World's Best Drinking Jokes
Time of getting up: 6.45 a. m. (Time of waking up: 11.30 a. m. ish ).Irish Times (2002)
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