shortish

[ shawr-tish ]

adjective

1. rather short.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shortish¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; short + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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

In February, just a few days after ending a shortish relationship, he applied to Date Lab.

From Washington Post

Then tell a story to your friends, something shortish, an anecdote perhaps, about two minutes long, while you do not touch the coffee, allowing it to steep.

From Seattle Times

My wide waist, shortish legs and frankly majestically muscled calves make finding well-fitting pants difficult.

From New York Times

The festival’s work tends shortish in length, intimate in size, and darkish, ambiguous and poetic in mood.

From New York Times