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shortish

American  
[shawr-tish] / ˈʃɔr tɪʃ /

adjective

  1. rather short.


Etymology

Origin of shortish

First recorded in 1790–1800; short + -ish 1

Example Sentences

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Know-before-you-go advice and options for shortish trips to three-month expeditions.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

She wore “a fun navy blue sleeveless shortish dress with white polka dots,” along with “not too high of a heel” because she didn’t know her date’s height.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

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

A shortish tram ride takes you down the hill to Mala Strana, the Lesser Side, with its ancient red roofs nestling in the shadows of Prague Castle.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2019

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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