beakish
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈbiːkɪʃ/
Adjective
beakish (comparative more beakish, superlative most beakish)
- Resembling a beak.
- 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber & Faber 2003, p. 90:
- Apart from a slightly beakish nose he was decidedly handsome.
- 2000, Fay Weldon, The Bulgari Connection:
- But his friendly, short-sighted eyes and beakish nose were traditional enough, and his hair was sparse, as befitted a man of nearly seventy.
- 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber & Faber 2003, p. 90: