blockish

block·ish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blok-ish]
- /ˈblɒk ɪʃ/
- /ˈblɒkɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blok-ish]
- /ˈblɒk ɪʃ/

Definitions of blockish word

adjective blockish lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid 3
adjective blockish like a block; stupid; dull 3
adjective blockish like a block; dull; stupid. 1
adjective blockish Like a block in shape or nature; coming across as a block. 0
adjective blockish Lacking understanding; stupid; obtuse; dull. 0
adjective blockish Rude; clumsy; rough. 0

See all 6 definitions of blockish

Information block about the term

Origin of blockish

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; block + -ish1

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Parts of speech for Blockish

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Blockish

blockish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for blockish

adj blockish

chunky — A chunky person is broad and heavy.
compact — Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality.
heavyset — having a large body build.
solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
squat — to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.

All 26 Synonyms of blockish