airish
Dialect
- Meaning
- Chilly, breezy, slightly cold.
- Type
- Dialect Word
- Used in
- Appalachia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia
What does “airish” mean
Appalachian word for cool, breezy weather — between 'cool' and 'cold', with the implication of a brisk wind. 'It's a mite airish out this morning.' Outside the region, the word feels almost archaic.
Where it's used
More from this region
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