flattish

American

[flat-ish] / ˈflæt ɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat flat.

flattish British

/ ˈflætɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat flat

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Etymology

Origin of flattish

First recorded in 1605–15; flat ¹ + -ish ¹

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flattish

Real estate investment trusts followed a flattish 2025 with a strong first half as the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF has returned 12% so far this year.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The news hasn’t done much for CoreWeave stock, which has been volatile on the news—it was up early, then down, before turning flattish.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

The company’s increased expenses dragged its 2025 Ebitda and net profit lower despite a flattish revenue, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

Stocks appear set for a flattish start, but silver and bitcoin are dropping again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026

The opossum waves one of his strange humanlike paws—it’s pinkish and flattish and has long, hairless toes.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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