SHEEPISH


Meaning of SHEEPISH in English

— sheepishly , adv. — sheepishness , n.

/shee"pish/ , adj.

1. embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.

2. like sheep, as in meekness, docility, etc.

[ 1150-1200; ME shepisshe. See SHEEP, -ISH 1 ]

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