"nowish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: now + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|now|ish}} now + -ish Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} nowish (not comparable)
  1. (informal) About now; almost immediately. Tags: informal, not-comparable Categories (topical): Present
    Sense id: en-nowish-en-adv-rHKKet8S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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          "ref": "1983, Witchsmeller Pursuivant (episode of BBC TV series Blackadder)",
          "text": "Harry: I'm afraid Father's feeling a bit under the weather. […] I am sure that he'd appreciate a little visit from you...\nEdmund: Oh. Well, I'm sure I can pop my head round the door...\nHarry: ...sort of nowish."
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        "About now; almost immediately."
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        "(informal) About now; almost immediately."
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        "(informal) About now; almost immediately."
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