blockish
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of blockish
Example Sentences
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“Let’s just stay here for a while,” I suggested, desperate for a reprieve from steering the blockish van through traffic.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022
If anything, involving Americans, including some apparently blockish ones, could only have fouled up their plans.
From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2019
The 66-year-old comedian, known for his angry, ranting delivery style, said he’s an obvious choice to play the Pixar character: A squat, blockish red man whose head lights up in flames when he’s mad.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2015
The 66-year-old comedian, known for his angry, ranting delivery style, said he's an obvious choice to play the Pixar character: A squat, blockish red man whose head lights up in flames when he's mad.
From US News • Jun. 12, 2015
Evening’s shadows blend with the dark stones of Blackcliff, making the blockish buildings appear unnaturally large.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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