adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or characteristic of afternoon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- an afternoonish light
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
afternoonish
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adv
Meaning 2
Around the time of afternoon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, not-comparable
Examples
- I'll see you Wednesday afternoonish.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From afternoon + -ish.