baddish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of baddish
Example Sentences
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I was prepared for baddish news, but not for it to be delivered so swiftly and decisively.
From Slate • Oct. 13, 2021
For three days I had a baddish time.
From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John
He had an air at once amiable and baddish, with an expression, curiously blended, of monkey-like humor and spaniel-like apprehensiveness.
From The Lady of the Aroostook by Howells, William Dean
“Well, you were in a baddish way, certainly,” interrupted the other, rather hurriedly.
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram
On the other hand, one did not say "bad" for anything serious, but with comical moderation "baddish."
From Absalom's Hair by Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne
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