Furbishable

/ˈfɜːrbɪʃəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being polished, shined, or brightened up.

Etymology

From furbish + -able suffix, meaning capable of being furbished; follows standard English word-building patterns for creating adjectives.

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Furbishable is a perfect example of how English lets you add -able to almost any verb—it's a word you might never see written but would instantly understand if someone said it!

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