"nowish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From 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
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          "ref": "1983, Witchsmeller Pursuivant (episode of BBC TV series Blackadder)",
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