"blockish" meaning in English

See blockish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more blockish [comparative], most blockish [superlative]
Etymology: block + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|block|ish}} block + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} blockish (comparative more blockish, superlative most blockish)
  1. Like a block in shape or nature; coming across as a block.
    Sense id: en-blockish-en-adj-dp~I8KIF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 10 3 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ish: 76 19 5
  2. Lacking understanding; stupid; obtuse; dull.
    Sense id: en-blockish-en-adj-jfE0V0Ss
  3. Rude; clumsy; rough.
    Sense id: en-blockish-en-adj-gBpi91Qe

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