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delish en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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• /diːˈlɪʃ/
• /dɪˈlɪʃ/

Etymology

Clipping of delicious.

Meanings

1. (slang) Delicious.
   • Delish! I tried some crackers loaded with cheese and pâté. Double delish! 1997, James Grippando, The Informant, page 239:
   • Not that I want to rush you, but that'd be simply delish! 1956, Julian Maclaren-Ross, The Funny Bone, page 36:
   • "Ummm. Sounds delish." I don't know what to say; this is what comes out. "Yes, delish." 2000, Kathryn Glasgow Stern, Another Song about the King: A Novel, page 262:
   • Tom Aikens is the name of the notorious kitchen firebrand who runs this wonderful modern European restaurant where the setting is handsome and the food delish. 2007, David Else, England, page 144:

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