sheepishly
English
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edit- (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA(key): /ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/
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Adverb
editsheepishly (comparative more sheepishly, superlative most sheepishly)
- In a sheepish way; shyly; meekly; bashfully; self-consciously; with embarrassment.
- 2017 January 19, Peter Bradshaw, “T2 Trainspotting review – choose a sequel that doesn't disappoint”, in the Guardian[1]:
- Renton’s big mistake is sheepishly to offer Sick Boy his stolen share 20 years on: £4,000 in a crumpled brown envelope. “What am I supposed to buy with that?” rages Sick Boy bitterly later. “A time machine?”
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editin a sheepish way
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