after a fashion

Definition of After A Fashion in English :

1. after a fashion

to some extent; not very well

Example Sentences:
'he speaks French after a fashion'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

After A Fashion

a.

in some manner, but not very well

I mended it, after a fashion

b.

of a low order; of a sort

he is a poet, after a fashion

in some way or to some extent, but not very well

n.

1. The prevailing style or custom, as in dress or behavior: out of fashion.

2. Something, such as a garment, that is in the current mode: a swimsuit that is the latest fashion.

3.

a. Manner or mode; way: Set the table in this fashion. See Synonyms at method.

b. A personal, often idiosyncratic manner: played the violin in his own curious fashion.

4. Kind or variety; sort: people of all fashions.

5. Shape or form; configuration: a garden triangular in fashion.

tr.v. fash·ioned, fash·ion·ing, fash·ions

1. To give shape or form to; make: fashioned a table from a redwood burl.

2. To train or influence into a particular state or character: The teacher fashions her students into fine singers.

3. Archaic To adapt, as to a purpose or an occasion.

4. Obsolete To contrive.