baddish

American  

[bad-ish] / ˈbæd ɪʃ /

adjective

1. rather bad; not very good.

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Etymology

Origin of baddish

First recorded in 1745–55; bad ¹ + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

I was prepared for baddish news, but not for it to be delivered so swiftly and decisively.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2021

"It's a baddish business," he added, when the butler had gone.

From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Newnes, George

For three days I had a baddish time.

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John

So we stand thus—Naples, bad for both—Rome, good for her, bad for me—Florence, bad for her, baddish for me.

From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 by Huxley, Thomas Henry

"He's in a baddish way now, but still."

From Wanderers by Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander)