coltish

[ kohl-tish ]
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adjective
  1. playful; frolicsome.

  2. of, relating to, or resembling a colt.

  1. not trained or disciplined; unruly; wild.

Origin of coltish

1
1350–1400; Middle English. See colt, -ish1

Other words from coltish

  • colt·ish·ly, adverb
  • colt·ish·ness, noun

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How to use coltish in a sentence

  • Her coltishness and a certain heavy, naïve immaturity had fallen from her.

    Notwithstanding | Mary Cholmondeley

British Dictionary definitions for coltish

coltish

/ (ˈkəʊltɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. inexperienced; unruly

  2. playful and lively

Derived forms of coltish

  • coltishly, adverb
  • coltishness, noun

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