General
airish
What does airish mean?
Describes cool, brisk, or drafty weather.
"It's a mite airish this mornin'—grab a jacket."
Origin
Appalachian/Southern dialect, from "air" plus -ish; documented in Appalachian English glossaries.
Frequently asked questions
What does airish mean?
It describes weather that is chilly, cool, brisk, or breezy.
Where is the word airish used?
It's an Appalachian and Southern dialect word, formed from "air" plus the suffix -ish.
How do you use airish in a sentence?
Use it for cool weather, as in "It's turned a little airish since sundown."
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