adjective
General Slang
airish
AIR-ish · adjective · informal
Chilly, cool, or breezy.
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Describes cool, brisk, or drafty weather.
“It's a mite airish this mornin'—grab a jacket.”
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airish In A Sentence
It's a mite airish this mornin'—grab a jacket.
Origin & Usage
Appalachian/Southern dialect, from "air" plus -ish; documented in Appalachian English glossaries.
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What does airish mean?
It describes weather that is chilly, cool, brisk, or breezy.
Where is the word airish used?
It's an Appalachian and Southern dialect word, formed from "air" plus the suffix -ish.
How do you use airish in a sentence?
Use it for cool weather, as in "It's turned a little airish since sundown."
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