Giraffish

/dʒɪˈræfɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a giraffe; having the qualities or appearance of a giraffe.

Etymology

From 'giraffe' with the suffix '-ish' (Old English -isc, meaning 'having the nature of'), the most productive suffix in English for creating casual descriptive adjectives.

Kelly Says

'-Ish' is one of the most flexible suffixes in English, and words like 'giraffish' show how speakers can create new adjectives on the fly—it's more casual than 'giraffine' or 'giraffine,' revealing social registers of language.

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