MAWKISH


Meaning of MAWKISH in English

— mawkishly , adv. — mawkishness , n.

/maw"kish/ , adj.

1. characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin.

2. having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating.

[ 1660-70; obs. mawk maggot (late ME mathkr maggot) + -ISH 1 . See MAGGOT ]

Syn. 1. sentimental, teary.

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