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weakish

American  
[wee-kish] / ˈwi kɪʃ /

adjective

  1. rather weak.


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Etymology

Origin of weakish

First recorded in 1585–95; weak + -ish 1

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"Prigozhin would make a weakish rebel, though, with an armed force without its own independent logistic capacity."

From Reuters May 23, 2023

He would raise the question on a Thursday morning, and so he had not shaved since the Monday—this provided a shadow of interest across what was in truth a weakish jawline.

From The New Yorker Oct. 8, 2018

A weakish second serve on break point lets Williams take the initiative, and that’s the early break.

From The Guardian Jun. 1, 2016

Moviegoers, says the frugal Lucas, will buy a weakish special effect or even stock footage as long as their emotions are engaged.

From Time Magazine Archive

No, it’s better to be weakish on the wing than at back. 

From The Gold Bat by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

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