Goutish

/ˈɡaʊtɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat resembling, characteristic of, or somewhat affected by gout.

Etymology

From 'gout' plus the suffix '-ish', which means 'somewhat' or 'having qualities of'. The '-ish' suffix is Germanic in origin and appears in Old English.

Kelly Says

The '-ish' suffix is English's way of saying 'kind of' or 'sorta'—it softens any adjective, which is why calling someone 'foolish' is less harsh than 'a fool.' Goutish makes gout sound almost charming!

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