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Etymology

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From grim +‎ -ish.

Adjective

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grimmish (comparative more grimmish, superlative most grimmish)

  1. Somewhat grim.
    • 1995, Anthony Powell, A Dance to the Music of Time, page 70:
      It is a grimmish place, isn't it.
    • 2014, John Creasey, A Note From The Accused?, page 62:
      'I say, you look a bit grimmish about the gills,' said Snub.