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newish

[ noo-ish, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu ɪʃ, ˈnyu- /
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adjective
rather new.
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Origin of newish

First recorded in 1560–70; new + -ish1
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British Dictionary definitions for newish

newish
/ (ˈnjuːɪʃ) /

adjective
fairly new

Derived forms of newish

newishly, adverbnewishness, noun
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