Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-ish]
- /ˈɛər ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [air-ish]
- /ˈɛər ɪʃ/
Definitions of airish word
- adjective airish given to putting on airs. 1
- noun airish (Appalachian) cool, breezy (weather). 1
- adjective airish (Appalachia, of the weather) Cool, breezy. 0
- adjective airish (Appalachia) Tending to put on airs. 0
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Origin of airish
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; air(s) (see air1) + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Airish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
airish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
airish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for airish
adj airish
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
- stilted — stiffly dignified or formal, as speech or literary style; pompous.
- pretentious — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- apish — stupid; foolish
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
Antonyms for airish
adj airish
- unpretentious — not pretentious; modest; without ostentatious display; plain: his unpretentious demeanor; an unpretentious summer resort.
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
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