5 letter words ending in SH

Flash 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

2. Definitions:

• (n) a sudden bright light, often caused by electricity
• (n) a short period of time
• (v) to shine suddenly and brightly
• (v) to move or appear suddenly
• (adj) done quickly and without much thought or preparation

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flæʃ/
• UK: /flaʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flash" originated from the Old Norse word "flaska," meaning "to splash." It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The noun form of "flash" has been used to describe a sudden bright light since the 17th century. The verb form has been used to describe sudden movement or appearance since the 16th century. In modern usage, "flash" is often used to describe a brief period of time or a quick action.

5. Synonyms:

• glint
• sparkle
• twinkle
• blink
• flare

6. Related Words:

• glare
• smash
• crash
• slash
• plash

7. Example Sentences:

• The lightning created a bright flash of light.
• He took a quick flash of the photo and put the camera away.
• The car flashed past the finish line.
• She had a flash of inspiration and quickly wrote down her idea.
• The party was a flash in the pan and was over before anyone

Harsh 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

• Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
• Unkind or cruel.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /hɑːrʃ/
• UK: /hɑːʃ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "harsh" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "heorsc". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses, such as a harsh voice or a harsh criticism. It can also be used to describe someone who is unkind or cruel.

5. Synonyms

• Severe
• Unpleasant
• Rough
• Hard
• Unkind
• Cruel

6. Related Words

• Crash
• Flash
• Marsh
• Plush
• Brush

7. Example Sentences

• The harsh wind made it difficult to walk outside.
• She gave him a harsh glare.
• His harsh words hurt her feelings.
• The teachers harsh criticism was demotivating.

Definition of Frosh

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Frosh is a slang term that refers to a first-year or freshman student, typically in high school or college.

3. Pronunciations: US: /frɑʃ/; UK: /frɒʃ/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "frosh" is believed to have originated in American colleges in the early 1900s. It is a shortened version of the word "freshman," which is used to describe a first-year student. The term has since spread to high schools and is commonly used among students to refer to themselves or their peers. It is also used by school administrators and teachers.

5. Synonyms: Freshman, first-year student, new student, newcomer, rookie.

6. Related Words: Fresh, frost, frisk, froth, fraught.

7. Example Sentences:

• "The frosh orientation program helped new students get familiar with the campus."
• "The frosh team won the game against the sophomores."
• "The school organized a frosh-soph dance to welcome new and returning students."

Definition of Apish

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: imitating or resembling an ape or monkey; foolishly or childishly playful

Pronunciation (US): /ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "apish" originated in the late 16th century from the word "ape". It is used to describe someone or something that imitates or resembles an ape or monkey. It can also be used to describe someone who is foolishly or childishly playful.

Synonyms: simian, monkey-like, foolish, childish, playful

Related Words: aspis, apsis, spahi, spica, spahi

Example Sentences:

• Her apish antics made everyone laugh.
• He had an apish grin on his face.
• The way he walked was apish and comical.

Stash 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a secret store of something, typically something valuable or illegal.
Verb: store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /stæʃ/
UK: /stæʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stash" originated from the American English slang in the 1790s. It is believed to have derived from the French word "estache" which means "hide". The word is commonly used to refer to a secret store of something valuable or illegal. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of storing something safely and secretly in a specified place.

5. Synonyms:

Hoard, cache, stockpile, reserve, treasure trove

6. Related Words:

Cache, hoard, store, stock, money

7. Example Sentences:

• She had a stash of money hidden under her bed.
• He managed to stash the drugs in a secret compartment in his car.
• The thief was caught with a stash of stolen jewelry in his backpack.
• She always stashes away some money in case of an emergency.
• He decided to stash his valuables in a safe deposit box.