-ish

-ish

adj suffix

Definition of -ISH

1

: of, relating to, or being —chiefly in adjectives indicating nationality or ethnic group <Finnish>

2

a : characteristic of <boyish> <Pollyannaish> b : inclined or liable to <bookish> <qualmish>

3

a : having a touch or trace of <purplish> : somewhat <darkish> b : having the approximate age of <fortyish>

Origin of -ISH

Middle English, from Old English -isc; akin to Old High German -isc, -ish, Greek -iskos, diminutive suffix