all-overish

adjective

all-o·​ver·​ish
(ˈ)ȯ¦lōv(ə)rish
1
: vaguely uneasy : apprehensive
2
: slightly indisposed

Word History

Etymology

allover entry 1 + -ish

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-overish was in 1820

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“All-overish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-overish. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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