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sick•ish
(sik′ish),USA pronunciation adj.
sick′ish•ly, adv.
sick′ish•ness, n.
- somewhat sick or ill.
- somewhat sickening or nauseating.
- sick1 + -ish1 1575–85
sick′ish•ness, n.