ish
word
Definition
'Ish' is an informal way to say 'about' or 'approximately,' or is used as a suffix to mean 'kind of' or 'relating to.' For example, 'blueish' means 'kind of blue,' and 'seven-ish' means 'around seven o'clock.'
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mainly used in spoken English. Can be used by itself as a response ('Are you hungry?' 'Ish.') or attached to numbers, times, colors, and adjectives ('six-ish', 'warmish'). Not used in formal writing. Common in casual conversations.
Spanish: más o menos - -ish (sufijo, inglés informal)Portuguese (BR): mais ou menos - -ish (sufixo, inglês informal)Portuguese (PT): mais ou menos - -ish (sufixo, inglês informal)Chinese (Simplified): 大概 - -ish（非正式英语后缀）Chinese (Traditional): 大概 - -ish（非正式英語後綴）Hindi: लगभग - -ish (अंग्रेज़ी अनौपचारिक प्रत्यय)Arabic: تقريباً - -ish (لاحقة غير رسمية بالإنجليزية)
Example Sentences
The dress is blue-ish.
basic
I feel tired-ish today.
basic
Are you done? Ish.
natural
Let's meet at seven-ish.
basic
The movie was okay-ish but not great.
natural
He’ll arrive at six-ish, give or take.
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