OFFISH

offish, standoffish

(adjective) lacking cordiality; unfriendly; “a standoffish manner”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

offish (comparative more offish, superlative most offish)

(dated) aloof

Source: Wiktionary


Off"ish, a.

Definition: Shy or distant in manner. [Colloq. U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CATECHISM

(noun) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers


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