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Sheepishly Definition & Meaning

sheepishly
adverb
  1. in a sheepish manner; "sheepishly he handed her back the money"

"Sheepishly" in song lyrics

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  • "hoax teacher military coffin sheepishly"
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Frequently asked questions

What does sheepishly mean?
in a sheepish manner; "sheepishly he handed her back the money"
What part of speech is sheepishly?
Sheepishly is an adverb.

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