shortish

/'ʃɔ:tiʃ/

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Word: Shortish

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Shortish" means somewhat short, or not very tall. It describes something that is shorter than average, but not extremely short.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "shortish" when you want to describe the length or height of something or someone that is shorter than normal but not quite short enough to be called "short."
• It is informal and often used in casual conversations.

Example:

• "She has a shortish dog that is very playful." (Here, "shortish" describes the dog as being somewhat short, but not extremely so.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "shortish" to describe various things, like clothing or trees, not just people or animals.
• For example: "He wore a shortish jacket that looked stylish."

Word Variants:

• Short: The base form, meaning lacking in length or height.
• Shorter: The comparative form, used when comparing two things (e.g., "This book is shorter than that one.").
• Shortest: The superlative form, used when comparing three or more things (e.g., "This is the shortest book in the series.").

Different Meanings:

• While "shortish" specifically refers to length or height, in some contexts, it can also imply a brief duration (like a shortish meeting), but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms include:
  • Slightly short
  • A bit short
  • Rather short

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "shortish," but you might hear phrases like:
  • "Short and sweet" – meaning brief but pleasant or effective.

Summary:

"Shortish" is an informal adjective used to describe something that is somewhat short.

Academic

Adjective

1. somewhat short