shortish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shortish
Example Sentences
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Know-before-you-go advice and options for shortish trips to three-month expeditions.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
She wore “a fun navy blue sleeveless shortish dress with white polka dots,” along with “not too high of a heel” because she didn’t know her date’s height.
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022
A shortish tram ride takes you down the hill to Mala Strana, the Lesser Side, with its ancient red roofs nestling in the shadows of Prague Castle.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2019
A guy named John, shortish and smiley in a red cap and a drab uniform, cleaned the glass and tended to the fish as we talked.
From The New Yorker • May 6, 2019
I licked both my hands and ran them through my shortish hair, slicking down any clumps that were sticking up.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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