Meanings
comparative more eggish · superlative most eggish
- informalResembling or characteristic of an egg.
Fukuyama is short with large ears and a wide, eggish forehead which tapers down to a tight, pointy chin.
2020 October 26, Brent Crane, “Woodworking with Francis Fukuyama”, in The Economist, London: The Economist Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 26 Oct 20202 more examples
When the roof is closing, panel 1, an eggish structure moves from its position on the south end of the stadium, along the west side, and locks into position on the south end.
1989 June 11, Mark Hyman, “Blue Jays Finally Get to Use New Nest With a Convertible Top”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 14 Dec 2024Louise’s is nevertheless a postmodern affair with a color scheme one staff member described as “bluish gray and eggish yellow.”
1997 December 18, Benjamin Epstein, “Getting In-Line to Play Hockey”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 05 Jun 2026
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eggish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eggish
“eggish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eggish. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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