poorish

adjective

poor·​ish ˈpu̇rish 

: rather poor

the piano reproduction is poorish by contemporary standards

—Norman Cousins

brought within the means of poorish educated people the pleasures of culture and of companionship

—Australasian

Word History

Etymology

poor entry 1 + -ish

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Rhymes for poorish

• boorish
• moorish