STANDOFFISH


Meaning of STANDOFFISH in English

— standoffishly , adv. — standoffishness , n.

/stand"aw"fish, -of"ish/ , adj.

somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.

Also, stand-offish .

[ 1855-60; STANDOFF + -ISH 1 ]

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