Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. something bad.

1997–2000

College Sl. Research Project (Cal. State Poly. Uni., Pomona) 🌐 Ish (noun) Shit; something bad.

2. the very best, the ultimate.

2000

Ebonics Primer at www.dolemite.com 🌐 ish Definition: substitute for the word shit in classy surroundings (ie. yo mamas house) used to describe something being ‘the shit.’ Example: Your car is the ish!