shortish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shortish
Example Sentences
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This shortish grass growing in sandy soil, tended by sheep, offered a natural style of play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
They were drawn to actors with "shortish, cheeky, funny" qualities for the role, he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Know-before-you-go advice and options for shortish trips to three-month expeditions.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
And this one was just Newton-John in a horizontal display, head to thigh, hair shortish and characteristically a-feather.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
I licked both my hands and ran them through my shortish hair, slicking down any clumps that were sticking up.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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