-ish

adjective suffix

Definition of -ish

1 : of, relating to, or being —chiefly in adjectives indicating nationality or ethnic group Finnish

2a : characteristic of boyish Pollyannaish

b : inclined or liable to bookish qualmish

3a : having a touch or trace of purplish : somewhat darkish

b : having the approximate age of fortyish

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-ish

adjective suffix

: almost or approximately

-ish

adjective suffix

\ ish\

1 : of, relating to, or being Finnish

2 : characteristic of boyish

3 : somewhat purplish

4 : about (as an age or a time)