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tigerish

/ˈtaɪɡərɪʃ/
ti · ger · ish
Adverb:tigerishly
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• adjective

1

Resembling a tiger in temperament or behavior; fiercely energetic, aggressive, or ruthless.

Example

"The tennis player displayed a tigerish determination to win every single point during the final set."

2

Having physical characteristics, such as stripes or graceful movement, that resemble those of a tiger.

Example

"The stray cat had a sleek, tigerish coat patterned with dark orange and black stripes."

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• Nearby Words

tiger shark
tiger shovelnose catfish
tiger snake
tigerish
tigerlike
tigernut
tigger

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tigerish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tigerish
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