ish
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Meaning · English
An instalment of a periodical; an issue.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"A LITTLE UNPLEASANTNESS" DEPT: Fantasy Digest says in it's^([sic]) latest ish: Quote: Some unpleasantness was caused when Don Wollheim and his brother Futurians were not allowed in the Convention Hall. Unquote.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ish” mean?
An instalment of a periodical; an issue.
Is “ish” formal or informal?
ish is generally dated, slang.