"Billyish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Billyish [comparative], most Billyish [superlative]
Etymology: From Billy + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Billy|ish}} Billy + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Billyish (comparative more Billyish, superlative most Billyish)
  1. (informal) Similar to or resembling a person named Billy. Tags: informal
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