Somewhat close or near, but not exactly; reasonably close in distance or relationship.
Adjective formed by adding the suffix '-ish' to 'close,' following English patterns of modification (like 'reddish,' 'smallish'). Informal formation that expresses approximation rather than precision.
The suffix '-ish' is brilliantly vague—'closish' lets speakers express uncertainty or approximation without committing to exactness, making it perfect for casual conversation where precision matters less than speed.
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