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Poorish

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Translation of "poorish" into Russian

poorish
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈpʊərɪʃ/
US
/ˈpʊrɪʃ/
more poorish Comp.
most poorish Super.
The neighborhood was poorish, but the people were friendly.
Район был бедноватый, но люди были дружелюбные.

Definitions

poorish
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈpʊərɪʃ/
US
/ˈpʊrɪʃ/
Somewhat lacking in wealth or financial resources.
The family lived in a poorish neighborhood, but they were content with what they had.
Of a somewhat low quality or standard.
The meal was poorish, lacking the flavors and presentation expected at such a restaurant.

Idioms and phrases

poorish background
Coming from a poorish background, (someone) worked hard to succeed.
небогатое происхождение
Происходя из небогатой семьи, (кто-то) много работал, чтобы добиться успеха.
poorish condition
The car is in poorish condition, but still runs.
довольно плохое состояние
Машина в довольно плохом состоянии, но все еще ездит.
poorish health
(Someone) has been in poorish health since last year.
не очень хорошее здоровье
У (кого-то) не очень хорошее здоровье с прошлого года.
poorish performance
The team gave a poorish performance in the second half.
довольно слабое выступление
Команда показала довольно слабое выступление во втором тайме.
poorish quality
The product had a poorish quality, so it didn't last long.
довольно низкое качество
Товар был довольно низкого качества, поэтому прослужил недолго.

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