Oikish

Pronunciation: /ˈoɪkɪʃ/

Definitions of oikish

adjective a term used to describe someone or something as unsophisticated, uncultured, or vulgar

Example Sentences

A1 The oikish behavior of the new student made him unpopular in the class.

A2 She found the decor of the restaurant to be rather oikish and outdated.

B1 The hotel received negative reviews due to its oikish accommodations and lack of cleanliness.

B2 The wealthy businessman's oikish manners were a stark contrast to his expensive tastes.

C1 The author's portrayal of the character as oikish added depth to the novel's social commentary.

C2 The art critic dismissed the artist's work as oikish and lacking in sophistication.

Examples of oikish in a Sentence

formal The professor described the behavior as oikish and uncivilized.

informal I can't believe how oikish he was acting at the party.

slang She's always so oikish when she's had too much to drink.

figurative His oikish attitude towards authority figures will only get him in trouble.

Grammatical Forms of oikish

• past tense: oikished
• plural: oikishes
• comparative: more oikish
• superlative: most oikish
• present tense: oikishes
• future tense: will oikish
• perfect tense: have oikished
• continuous tense: is oikishing
• singular: oikish
• positive degree: oikish
• infinitive: to oikish
• gerund: oikishing
• participle: oikished

Origin and Evolution of oikish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'oikish' is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'oikos' meaning 'household' or 'home'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'oikish' has evolved to connote behaviors or qualities associated with being uncultured, uncouth, or lacking in refinement.