"uffish" meaning in All languages combined

See uffish on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈʌfɪʃ/ Forms: more uffish [comparative], most uffish [superlative]
enPR: ŭf'ĭsh Etymology: Coined by British author and scholar Lewis Carroll. From its sound; Carroll explained the word as "a state of mind when the voice is gruffish, the manner roughish, and the temper huffish." Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q38082}} Coined by British author and scholar Lewis Carroll Head templates: {{en-adj}} uffish (comparative more uffish, superlative most uffish)
  1. (nonce word) grumpy, ill-tempered Tags: nonce-word
    Sense id: en-uffish-en-adj-HeLOXyig Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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