early-ish

1) early, but only relatively early
2) when one shows up late for work as usual, but earlier than they usually do and/or their co-workers usually do

"I can't believe Mr. Pearson bitched me out for coming in at 830! I usually don't even come in until 9:30! I was early..."
"Yeah but you're supposed to be here at 8. You were just early-ish"

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