ti·ger·ish \ˈtīg(ə)rish, -rēsh\adjective : of or relating to tigers : resembling a tiger usually in sleek grace, voracity, ferocity, or vigorous intensity of action < tigerish grace > < a tigerish appetite > < a tigerish fury > < worked with tigerish concentration > • ti·ger·ish·lyadverb • ti·ger·ish·nessnoun-es