1. somewhat hard; fairly hard but not completely hard
Usage: informal; formed by adding the suffix -ish to 'hard'

Examples

• The mattress felt hardish, not quite as soft as I preferred.
• After sitting in the sun, the chocolate became hardish but still slightly pliable.
• The bread had a hardish crust on the outside.
• The ground was hardish after the frost, making digging difficult.
• She preferred a hardish pillow for better neck support.