vaporish

adjective

va·​por·​ish ˈvā-p(ə-)rish How to pronounce vaporish (audio)
1
: resembling or suggestive of vapor
2
: given to fits of the vapors
vaporishness noun

Word History

Etymology

vapor entry 1 + -ish

First Known Use

circa 1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaporish was circa 1644

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Cite this Entry

“Vaporish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaporish. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

vaporish

adjective
va·​por·​ish
variants or chiefly British vapourish
: affected by the vapors : given to fits of depression or hysteria
vaporishness noun
or chiefly British vapourishness
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