Ish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ish is a verb meaning Pronunciation spelling of is.
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of is.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) somewhat, reasonably, fairly
- (colloquial) about, approximately
- The letter which stands for the sh sound /ʃ/ in Pitman shorthand.
- (informal, Canada, US, regional) ick, yuck
- (euphemistic, African-American Vernacular) Shit (in various senses).
- (dated, fandom slang) An instalment of a periodical; an issue.
Example Sentences
"Was the film any good?" – "Ish."
The exam went well... mostly... ish.
This is where I started. Does Hermione like Dark Souls? Ish.
'With luck, about twelve.' 'Ah,' said Bernard. 'Twelve-thirty. Ish.'
Word Forms
- ishes
Synonyms for ish
Depending on context, synonyms include fairly, rather, somewhat, about, almost, around.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include like, similar, y, ly, sorta, bulk.
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