goatish

[ goh-tish ]

adjective
  1. of or like a goat.

  2. lustful; lecherous.

Origin of goatish

1
First recorded in 1520–30; goat + -ish1

Other words from goatish

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

Words Nearby goatish

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British Dictionary definitions for goatish

goatish

/ (ˈɡəʊtɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. of, like, or relating to a goat

  2. archaic, or literary lustful or lecherous

Derived forms of goatish

  • goatishly, adverb
  • goatishness, noun

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