Definitions

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  • adjective Somewhat cold; cool; chilly.

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  • adjective Somewhat cold

Etymologies

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cold +‎ -ish

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Examples

  • I don't love anise..but I do like Aimez Moi- if I spray/dab just the right amount, it is a 'coldish' scent, perfect for summer..

    Anise and Licorice- Love It or Loathe It, Some Gotta Have It Marina Geigert 2008

  • But the phantasm wrapped his coldish arms around me and kissed me on the mouth with his cool, greenish lips and his breath that smelled of … of flowers and tropical rain.

    Haunted Honeymoon Marta Acosta 2010

  • It was last Friday at lunchtime and was by far the most beatiful day of this coldish, un-Springlike Spring.

    Franklin Avenue 2009

  • There is an error at least in this first approach to the lyrics, where it says "you're coldish as ever" it must says "you're whorish as ever".

    Together Through Life 2009

  • For me, there was something metallic in taste (crazy, miswired brain) and coldish (but in a nice way) about DeYoung's voice.

    Dawn to Twlight I Lisa Hirsch 2009

  • Furthermore's other beers were also available at the bar, and, given the coldish weather, a stout seemed appropriate.

    Archive 2008-01-01 2008

  • I fire off e-mails to two of Dad's Reno doctors, and then call Dad -- I'm not visiting him because I'm feeling coldish again -- and tell him to complain to the charge nurse.

    Archive 2008-12-01 Susan Palwick 2008

  • I fire off e-mails to two of Dad's Reno doctors, and then call Dad -- I'm not visiting him because I'm feeling coldish again -- and tell him to complain to the charge nurse.

    Roller-Coaster Day Susan Palwick 2008

  • Coldish, coldish-dry and coldish-humid plants dominate due to presence of year-round ice, cool strong winds, a lack of a warm season, and high variation in daily temperature.

    Khangai Mountains alpine meadow 2008

  • Furthermore's other beers were also available at the bar, and, given the coldish weather, a stout seemed appropriate.

    Make Way (Weight) - Brew Ha Ha Two Ha Ha 2008

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