STANDOFFISH

offish, standoffish

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

standoffish (comparative more standoffish, superlative most standoffish)

Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

Synonyms

• cold

• distant

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

19 May 2025

CHEMICAL

(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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