[1605–15; flat1 + -ish1]This word is first recorded in the period 1605–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: classic, crater, displacement, ferrule, inverse-ish is a suffix used to form adjectives from nouns, with the sense of “belonging to”(British; Danish; English; Spanish); “after the manner of,” “having the characteristics of,” “like” (babyish; girlish; mulish); “addicted to,” “inclined or tending to” (bookish; freakish); “near or about” (fiftyish; sevenish)
Examples of 'flattish' in a sentence
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Something flattish on both sides was what the doctor ordered, he thought.
Lyall, Francis A DEATH IN TIME (2002)
It sounded perfect: flattish course + emphasis on stamina (not speed) = lower risk of injury.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The index was flattish yesterday, closing up 11.52 points at 6,439.16.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The shares fell sharply, recovered, fell again and ended flattish, down 2p at 27.09.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Season with salt and make into 12 flattish cakes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Not exactly flat, but sort of flattish, with lumps.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Economists are looking for a flattish second quarter, with some even predicting a rise.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Make a flattish burrow in the barbecue embers and nestle in the parcel.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Of the existing businesses, the individual performances are flattish.