adj

shish

shihsh

Shish (adj) means Cooked on a skewer, as in shish kebab. Example: “We ordered shish chicken with rice.”

adj

Cooked on a skewer, as in shish kebab.

"We ordered shish chicken with rice."

How to use shish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes food, usually meat, grilled on a skewer.

Common pairings

shish kebab shish chicken

shished past tense, shishes plural, shishes singular

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We ordered _____ chicken with rice.

Borrowed as part of the phrase "shish kebab" from Turkish şiş, meaning "skewer."

Origin: Turkish

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What does “shish” mean?

The word “shish” means cooked on a skewer, as in shish kebab. In plain terms, describes food, usually meat, grilled on a skewer.

How do you pronounce “shish”?

“Shish” is pronounced shihsh (/ʃɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shish” in a sentence?

Here is “shish” used in a sentence: “We ordered shish chicken with rice.”

What part of speech is “shish”?

“Shish” is an adjective.

Where does the word “shish” come from?

The word “shish” comes from Turkish. Borrowed as part of the phrase "shish kebab" from Turkish şiş, meaning "skewer.".

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