Whiggish

[ hwig-ish, wig- ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Whigs or Whiggism.

  2. inclined to Whiggism.

Origin of Whiggish

1
First recorded in 1670–80; Whig + -ish1

Other words from Whiggish

  • Whig·gish·ly, adverb
  • Whig·gish·ness, noun

Words Nearby Whiggish

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How to use Whiggish in a sentence

  • What kind of Whiggish, canting talk is this, for the house of Cluny Macpherson?

    Kidnapped | Robert Louis Stevenson