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
1
A softened, informal substitute for "bitch", used as a mild oath or insult.
"Stop being such a bish about it."
2
Informal shorthand for "bishop", especially in chess or casual speech.
"He moved his bish diagonally across the board."
How to use bish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang — a milder way of saying "bitch", or informal short for "bishop".
When to use it
Very informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
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Etymology
A softened phonetic alteration of "bitch", influenced by African American speech patterns.
Rhymes for bish
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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.
