sheepish

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
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Adjective[edit]

sheepish (comparative more sheepish, superlative most sheepish)

  1. Having the characteristics of a sheep.
  2. Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed.
    a sheepish girl
    a sheepish grin

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