English Explanatory Dictionary

coltish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling a colt, especially:
  2. Lively, playful and undisciplined (often in a manner judged to be immature).
  3. Tall, thin and awkward (especially of an older child or adolescent).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coltish.wav

Word forms

coltish more coltish most coltish

Etymology

From Middle English coltyssh. By surface analysis, colt + -ish.

Synonyms

exuberant frisky frolicsome high-spirited spirited unrestrained gangly

Antonyms

serious sober

Derived words

coltishly coltishness
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