Irishy

Irishy

English

Etymology

Irish +‎ -y

Adjective

Irishy (comparative more Irishy, superlative most Irishy)

1. Characteristic of the Irish, Irishlike
   • 1973, The Malahat Review (issues 26-28, page 120)

     In her books, O'Brien evokes an Irishy heroine who recalls one of those poor white trashy girls with whom from time to time one sees a black man saddled […]