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shortish

adjective

Definition of shortishnext
as in short

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Recent Examples of shortish Shelton worked Zverev around, and had a shortish forehand bouncing high. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortish
  1. short
  2. little
  3. brief
Adjective
  • The crawlers wander about the plants for a short period of time and then begin to feed and create a waxy covering.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The brand’s new Malibu Boot reimagines the popular post-surf silhouette, the Alo way, in two sizes, including a shorter version called the Malibu Low Boot.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of short
Adjective
  • If that prediction misses, then manufacturers have little opportunity to change course.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But my little Outlander sweeties, this is not just any reverend, this is Reverend Wakefield.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of little
Adjective
  • The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges, and Choudri returned to the railway agency after a brief leave of absence.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Parton, known as the Queen of Country music, died after a brief battle with cancer.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of brief

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“Shortish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortish. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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