pokerish
adjective
pok·er·ish
ˈpōk(ə)rish
archaic
: that elicits a vague fear, dread, or awe : eerie
there is something pokerish about a deserted dwelling, even in broad daylight
J. R. Lowell
J. R. Lowell
Word History
Etymology
from archaic English poker hobgoblin (probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian pokker devil, Old Norse pūki) + -ish
- (as) near as someone can tell/figure
- (as) plain as day
- (as) plain as the nose on your face
- (as) pleased as punch
- (as) pretty as a picture
- (as) pure as the driven snow
- (as) quick as a wink
- (as) right as rain
- (as) sick as a dog
- (as) smooth as silk
- (as) sober as a judge
- (as) solid as a rock
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) stubborn as a mule
- (as) sure as I'm standing here
- (as) tough as old boots
- (as) ugly as sin
- (as) warm as toast
- (at) any minute (now)
- (at) any moment (now)
- (be) careful what you wish for
- (be) spoiling for
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- (cast) in the same mold as
- (don't) I wish