"spadish" meaning in English

See spadish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈspeɪdɪʃ/ Forms: more spadish [comparative], most spadish [superlative]
Rhymes: -eɪdɪʃ Etymology: From spade + -ish, in reference to the phrase call a spade a spade. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spade|ish}} spade + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} spadish (comparative more spadish, superlative most spadish)
  1. Speaking plainly, without euphemism or diplomacy.
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