Somewhat like or characteristic of a beau; having qualities of a fashionable or romantic suitor.
From 'beau' plus the '-ish' suffix, creating an adjective meaning 'somewhat like a beau.' This follows productive English word-formation patterns common in informal or satirical writing.
In 18th-century literature, characters were often described as 'beauish'—meaning they affected the manners and dress of fashionable suitors but perhaps weren't quite convincing or genuine in their charm.
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