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Slang for "the shit." Possibly derived from censored music where the word "shit" was reversed and sounds like "ish." Now, people often self-censor and use the word "ish" in conversations where traditional cursing is frowned upon.
This new song is the ish, son.
That catch in the 4th quarter was the ish.
Your Mom's Sour Diesel wax is the ish, yo!
The ish by RadioFamoso August 29, 2013
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The joint; tight off the chains...really good
Ay young dem shoes is the ish!
The ish by MickeyT March 17, 2004
A way to shorten and more easily pronounce the ridiculously long name for the city of Sammamish; located in western Washington on a plateau.
the ish by Kayteigh October 31, 2006
Acronym for The "Information Super-Highway." Preferred internet synonym among savvy international people everywhere.
Swati was a total chapter 'til she got all up on the ISH, though now she thinks she all high funda.
The ISH by Bat Masterson December 24, 2008

what's the ish 

a shortened version of "what is the issue."
*hostile voice* "You fucking douche I can't believe you!!!"
"Yo what's the ish?"
"You fucked my sister!! That's the ish!!"
"Oh... right."

Ish the Mael 

1. Smoke weed
2.Hit the herb
3. Roll some Ganja
Stoner: We are about to Ish the Mael ! Its some dank shit! Damn we's about to get fucking high
Ish the Mael by Consacofganja December 24, 2010

The Rule of 'ish' 

The Rule of 'ish' applies to when someone is scheduling an activity's time. The person who designates the time with an 'ish' to the end implies that the activity may start 15 minutes before of after the given time. Failure to be ready during the 15 minute 'ish' window will result in sitting in the back seat of the car or (if no car is available) you have the right to make fun of the loser who makes you wait.
The Rule of 'ish'

Person 1- Hey we'll pick you up at 12ish
Person 2- Ok
*11:45*
Person 1- Ok were here
Person 2- But im not ready
Person 1- I guess thats backseat for you...FAGGIT!
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