wheyish

[ hwey-ish, wey- ]

adjective

1. rather like whey:

   a mottled, wheyish complexion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wheyish¹

First recorded in 1555–65; whey + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

She has no crime but luxury, nor any virtue but chastity; she has no desire to be praised but for her cookery; nor wishes any ill to the rest of mankind, but that whenever they aspire to a feast, their custards may be wheyish, and their pie-crusts tough.

From Project Gutenberg

The Water was still of a wheyish Colour.

From Project Gutenberg