1. somewhat poor; not very good in quality or condition
Usage: informal

Examples

• The restaurant’s food was poorish, but the service was friendly.
• His performance on the test was poorish compared to his usual standards.
• The weather has been poorish all week with constant drizzle.
• The soil quality in this area is poorish for growing vegetables.
• She gave a poorish excuse for being late to the meeting.
• The movie received poorish reviews from most critics.