sheepish

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English

Etymology

From Middle English schepische, shepisse, shepisshe; equivalent to sheep +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
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Adjective

sheepish (comparative more sheepish, superlative most sheepish)

  1. Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
  2. Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
    a sheepish girl
    a sheepish grin

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