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Sheepish


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Came first in group 529 in round 1 with 215 votes

beat Frock on 202 votes
beat Oh on 73 votes
beat Tangle on 72 votes


Came fourth in group 133 in round 2 with 94 votes

beaten by Codswallop on 409 votes
beaten by Scintillating on 172 votes
beaten by Tinkle on 146 votes



English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English schepische, shepisse, shepisshe; equivalent to sheep +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
  • Audio (UK)(file)

Adjective[edit]

sheepish (comparative more sheepish, superlative most sheepish)

  1. Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
  3. Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
    a sheepish girl
    a sheepish grin

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