Arryish

/ˈæɹiɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat resembling or characteristic of an arrow; having arrow-like qualities to a moderate degree.

Etymology

From 'arrow' with the suffix '-ish' (Old English origin meaning 'somewhat' or 'having qualities of'). The -ish suffix is one of English's most versatile modifiers.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ish' is wonderfully vague by design—'arryish' doesn't commit to being fully arrow-shaped, leaving room for interpretation, which is exactly why we use it when something is *almost* but not quite something.

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