BLOCKISH

blockish, blocky

(adjective) resembling a block in shape

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

blockish (comparative more blockish, superlative most blockish)

Like a block in shape or nature; coming across as a block.

Lacking understanding; stupid; obtuse; dull.

Rude; clumsy; rough.

Source: Wiktionary


Block"ish, a.

Definition: Like a block; deficient in understanding; stupid; dull. "Blockish Ajax." Shak.

– Block"ish*ly, adv.

– Block"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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