nowish

English

Etymology

From now +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnaʊɪʃ/

Adverb

nowish (not comparable)

1. (informal) About now; almost immediately.
   • 1983, Witchsmeller Pursuivant (episode of BBC TV series Blackadder)

     Harry: I'm afraid Father's feeling a bit under the weather. […] I am sure that he'd appreciate a little visit from you...
     Edmund: Oh. Well, I'm sure I can pop my head round the door...
     Harry: ...sort of nowish.

Anagrams

• Wishon, show in, showin'