different between eightish vs tightish

eightish

English

Etymology

eight +? -ish

Noun

eightish (uncountable)

  1. (colloquial) Any time close to eight o'clock.

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tightish

English

Etymology

tight +? -ish

Adjective

tightish (comparative more tightish, superlative most tightish)

  1. Somewhat tight.
    Getting six people into the car was a tightish squeeze.
    • 1833-36, Charles Dickens, Sketches by Boz, "The Out and Out Young Gentleman", in The Oxford Illustrated Dickens, p. 596:
      For some years past the favorite costume of the out-and-out young gentleman has been a rough pilot coat, with two gilt hooks and eyes to the velvet collar; buttons somewhat larger than crown-pieces; a black or fancy neckerchief, loosely tied; a wide-brimmed hat, with a low crown; tightish inexpressibles, and iron-shod boots.

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