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PRONUNCIATION OF TIGERISH

tigerish  [ˈtaɪɡərɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIGERISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tigerish is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TIGERISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tigerish in the English dictionary

The first definition of tigerish in the dictionary is resembling a large feline mammal, Panthera tigris, esp of forests in most of Asia, having a tawny yellow coat with black stripes. Other definition of tigerish is dynamic, forceful, or cruel. Tigerish is also of or relating to the rapid growth of the economy of a country, esp in E Asia.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIGERISH


amateurish
ˈæmətərɪʃ
barish
ˈbɛərɪʃ
bearish
ˈbɛərɪʃ
feverish
ˈfiːvərɪʃ
garish
ˈɡɛərɪʃ
gibberish
ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ
harish
ˈhɛərɪʃ
impoverish
ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ
lickerish
ˈlɪkərɪʃ
liquorish
ˈlɪkərɪʃ
Moorish
ˈmʊərɪʃ
niggerish
ˈnɪɡərɪʃ
nightmarish
ˈnaɪtˌmɛərɪʃ
ogreish
ˈəʊɡərɪʃ
ogrish
ˈəʊɡərɪʃ
squarish
ˈskweərɪʃ
Tiggerish
ˈtɪɡərɪʃ
tigrish
ˈtaɪɡərɪʃ
vigorish
ˈvɪɡərɪʃ
vinegarish
ˈvɪnɪɡərɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIGERISH

tiger beetle
tiger cat
tiger economy
tiger kidnapping
tiger lily
tiger market
tiger moth
tiger mother
tiger prawn
tiger shark
tiger snake
tiger team
tiger-like
tiger´s-eye
tigereye
tigerishly
tigerishness
tigerism
tigerly
tigery

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIGERISH

bitterish
bounderish
buccaneerish
cavalierish
cherish
cleverish
copperish
flapperish
Irish
liverish
loaferish
Micawberish
pantherish
perish
pokerish
Quakerish
quiverish
ratherish
schoolmasterish
waterish
winterish

Synonyms and antonyms of tigerish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tigerish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIGERISH

Find out the translation of tigerish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tigerish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tigerish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凶猛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tigerish
570 millions of speakers

English

tigerish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tigerish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

tigerish
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

tigerish
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tigerish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হিংস্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tigre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Harimau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

tigerish
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

tigerish
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

tigerish
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tigerish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hung ác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tigerish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाघ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaplan gibi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tigerish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tygrysi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

tigerish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tigerish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θηριώδης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tijger achtig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tigerish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tigerish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tigerish

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIGERISH»

The term «tigerish» is normally little used and occupies the 129.283 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIGERISH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tigerish» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tigerish» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tigerish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIGERISH»

Discover the use of tigerish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tigerish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Esoteric: A Magazine of Advanced and Practical Esoteric ...
We do not term the tigerish thirst for the blood of the lamb, love. Why should the tigerish seizing upon the agreeable, enjoyable life forces of one of the opposite sex, be designated by this high, refining, ennobling quality ? Love is infinitely more ...
Hiram Erastus Butler, 1888
2
The Esoteric
We do not term the tigerish thirst for the blood of the lamb, love. Why should the tigerish seizing upon the agreeable, enjoyable life forces of one of the opposite sex, be designated by this high, refining, ennobling quality ? Love is infinitely more ...
Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress), 1888
3
Cotton telegraph code [by H.R. Meyer].
pay. sell replace ship will you ••• arrange buy complete cover pay remit sell ship they ... cover complete get pay remit replace ship should we--- would you „ they Where are you • buying covering going to selling shipping . . . tigerish ... tightly ...
Henry Robert Meyer, 1878
4
The Practice of Typography: Correct Composition; a Treatise ...
Century Standard Webster Worcester theosophize theosophize theosophize theosophize Thomism Thomism Thomism Thomaism thorium thorium thorium thorinum threnody threnody threnode threnody tiffing tiffing tiffin tiffin tigerish tigerish ...
Theodore Low De Vinne, 1902
5
London Transports
“I've been through those, nothing tigerish enough for my niece,” said Julia. “ Tigerish.” He thought for a while. “We're out of tigerish books, Sister,” he said firmly. “What would you suggest?” she begged. “I don't think the fellow's going to mind at ...
Maeve Binchy, 2007
6
Mahabharata: Book 3 : the Forest
Kak ́utstha, tigerish man, with this noble chariot Shakra killed daityas and d ́anavas in their hundreds in battle. So with this chariot driven by me, tigerish man, quickly kill R ́avana in the battle. Don't delay!” 15 Addressed in this way, R ́aghava ...
W. J. Johnson, 2005
7
The Plimpton Press Year Book: An Exhibit of Versatility
... theologize theologize theorize theorize theorize theosophize theosophize theosophize Thomism Thomism Thomism thorium thorium thorium threnody threnody threnode tiffing tiffing tiffin tigerish tigerish tigerish tinbal timbal tymbal tinbreled ...
Plimpton Press, 1911
8
The Labyrinth of Universality: Wilson Harris's Visionary Art ...
The tigerish violence and passion of the participants in the wake reaches a climax in this part of the novel, and Mattias's sacrificial death prefigures Cristo's metamorphosis into “Christ the tiger.” But the symbol extends beyond any rigid duality.
Hena Maes-Jelinek, 2006
9
Playful Approaches to Serious Problems: Narrative Therapy ...
These details can include photographs that capture on film tigerish stealth, endurance, and vigor. The parents and the child can also go in search of tigerish memorabilia and paraphernalia, and this can also be included in the album.
Jennifer C. Freeman, 1997
10
Oh! James!
May Edginton. James went out, returned to his Gracechurch Street office, looked in his mirror, passed a hand over his parting, and pulled down his waistcoat. “ Tigerish? ” he mused. “ Tigerish? I should have described myself as rather the ...
May Edginton, 1914

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIGERISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tigerish is used in the context of the following news items.
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JBM and Cuthbert make strong Cork selection switches
Tigerish operator Colm O'Driscoll also gets the nod at wing-forward with Mark Collins and Kevin O'Driscoll alongside the Tadhg MacCarthaigh's player in the ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
2
Chelsea transfer news: Charles Aranguiz 'in talks to join Chelsea for …
Described as a tigerish midfielder with technique and skill, Aranguiz has an incredible reputation in South America as a huge talent. days 34: hours 00: mins 59:. «Metro, Jul 15»
3
Conor Geaney inspires three-in-row for Kerry minors
Tipperary captain Danny Owens drove forward and scored a fine point for Tipperary but they were unable to penetrate a tigerish Kerry defence. Then after Aidan ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Hooray for heatwaves!
The swallowtail is Britain's largest native butterfly and it looks like an escapee from a tropical butterfly house – a spectacular insect with tigerish yellow-and-black ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Tigerish Tigers channeling old boss Tom Hafey
Well, Tom should be looking down proud on his boys, because at the moment there's plenty of the tigerish tiger in Damien Hardwick's version of Richmond. «The Roar, Jun 15»
6
Chelsea transfer news: Chelsea 'begin transfer talks to sign Arsenal …
Aranguiz is described as a 'tigerish' midfielder who can play defensive, central, right or left midfield. MORE: Chelsea launch £72.3m bid to seal midfielder ... «Metro, Mar 15»
7
The new GDP data shouldn't cause euphoria
Booming bank credit is a typical sign of tigerish growth. But the growth of bank credit since the beginning of the financial year has been only 6.6%, against 9.7% ... «Economic Times, Feb 15»
8
Footballer Diego Costa has to prove himself for Spain says coach …
But for Spain it has been very different and as well as his inability to score he has not shown the tigerish qualities that unsettle defences and wind up opposing ... «Daily News & Analysis, Oct 14»
9
Athletics: Tigerish twins can be best - coach
Zane Robertson celebrates after winning bronze in the Men's 5000 metres final at Hampden Park Stadium during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth ... «New Zealand Herald, Aug 14»
10
The Tackle: Reece Conca latest Tiger to likely feel wrath of Match …
“THERE'S nothing more Tigerish than a bloody Tiger,” Tommy Hafey would say. Well, there's nothing Tigerish about assaulting players when they don't expect it, ... «Herald Sun, Aug 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tigerish [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tigerish>. May 2024 ».
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