"Winnipegish" meaning in English

See Winnipegish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Winnipegish [comparative], most Winnipegish [superlative]
Etymology: From Winnipeg + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Winnipeg|ish}} Winnipeg + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Winnipegish (comparative more Winnipegish, superlative most Winnipegish)
  1. From, characteristic of, or resembling the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Categories (place): Winnipeg Synonyms: Winnipeg-ish
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