standoffish
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fɪʃ, -ˈɒf adjective
somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.
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| —adj | |
| reserved, haughty, or aloof | |
| stand'offishly | |
| —adv | |
| stand'offishness | |
| —n | |
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Standoffish
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Slang Dictionary
standoffish definition[stændˈɔfɪʃ]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
The kitty could be called adorable, if a little standoffish.
He treats all the skate kids with open camaraderie, in contrast to his standoffish mien in adult conversation.
But if you're a little standoffish or a little reserved, it's a bit harder.
Salukis show great affection toward their owners, she said, but can be standoffish with strangers.
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