sheepish

From Middle English schepische, shepisse, shepisshe; equivalent to sheep +‎ -ish.

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/

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sheepish (comparative more sheepish, superlative most sheepish)

1. Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
3. Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.

   a sheepish girl

   a sheepish grin

• sheepishly
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