noun

bish

bihsh

Bish (noun) means a softened, informal substitute for "bitch", used as a mild oath or insult. Example: “Stop being such a bish about it.”

noun

A softened, informal substitute for "bitch", used as a mild oath or insult.

"Stop being such a bish about it."

Informal shorthand for "bishop", especially in chess or casual speech.

"He moved his bish diagonally across the board."

How to use bish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang — a milder way of saying "bitch", or informal short for "bishop".

When to use it

Very informal slang; avoid in formal writing.

Word forms

bishes plural, bishes plural, bishes plural, Bishes plural

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Etymology

A softened phonetic alteration of "bitch", influenced by African American speech patterns.

Rhymes for bish

ish fish dish wish pish Tish swish shish Trish Krish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bish” mean?

The word “bish” means a softened, informal substitute for "bitch", used as a mild oath or insult. In plain terms, slang — a milder way of saying "bitch", or informal short for "bishop".

How do you pronounce “bish”?

“Bish” is pronounced bihsh (/bɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bish” in a sentence?

Here is “bish” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a bish about it.”

What part of speech is “bish”?

“Bish” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bish” have?

“Bish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a softened, informal substitute for "bitch", used as a mild oath or insult.