"giraffish" meaning in All languages combined

See giraffish on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more giraffish [comparative], most giraffish [superlative]
Etymology: giraffe + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|giraffe|ish}} giraffe + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} giraffish (comparative more giraffish, superlative most giraffish)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a giraffe, especially in being unusually tall. Synonyms: giraffelike
    Sense id: en-giraffish-en-adj-JvfsBxLT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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