/ˌwōbɪˈɡɑnɪʃ/ or /ˌwoʊbɪˈɡɑnɪʃ/; derived from the pronunciation of the fictional town of Lake Wobegon from the American radio show A Prairie Home Companion

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of Lake Wobegon, a fictional town in Minnesota known for its idyllic but slightly quirky atmosphere, often used to describe a place or community that is wholesome, friendly, but slightly old-fashioned

“The small town of Nowheresville was wobegonish in its charm, with its quaint Main Street and friendly residents.”

2. adverb

in a way that is reminiscent of Lake Wobegon, typically used to describe a situation or activity that is wholesome, friendly, and slightly old-fashioned

“The family reunion was wobegonish as they all shared stories and laughed together.”