commish
Americannoun
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I have an interview with the police commish at noon.
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Sorry, that phone is out of commish.
Etymology
Origin of commish
By shortening; commish def. 2 was first recorded in 1855–60; commish def. 1, in 1870–75.
Example Sentences
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The commish said James’s decision is delaying the completion of the league schedule, as where he plays next will influence what games the NBA sets for Christmas and other key dates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He got more than a win and some well-wishes from the commish — the Flyers awarded Tortorella the game puck.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2022
The commish sent one of his assistants, Monte Irvin, who brought along a watch to mark the occasion.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
He passes the ball to Adam Silver, the smooth N.B.A. commish.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2020
Too surprised to speak for herself, Nick answered for the vender, “They was fifty bags, that’s fifty cents, an’ five fer commish.
From A Sunny Little Lass by Evelyn Raymond
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