thinnish

[ thin-ish ]

/ ˈθɪn ɪʃ /

somewhat thin.

Origin of thinnish

First recorded in 1535–45; thin + -ish¹

This country, except at the village and town just mentioned, is very open, a thinnish soil upon a bed of chalk.

Rural Rides |William Cobbett
The Alpine Club man looked at me, especially regarding my somewhat slight figure and thinnish legs.

A Chosen Few |Frank R. Stockton
He is tall and thinnish, with sandy hair and cold gray eyes.

Dear Enemy |Jean Webster
They number four thinnish ones, and represent three-quarter rations.

A Yeoman's Letters |P. T. Ross

Except in a storm, the night of the open always is thinnish, so you can see after your eyes are used to it.

Pluck on the Long Trail |Edwin L. Sabin