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- [kohl-tish]
- /ˈkoʊl tɪʃ/
- /kəʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kohl-tish]
- /ˈkoʊl tɪʃ/
Definitions of coltish word
- adjective coltish A young person or animal that is coltish is full of energy but clumsy or awkward, because they lack physical skill or control. 3
- adjective coltish inexperienced; unruly 3
- adjective coltish playful and lively 3
- adjective coltish of or like a colt; esp., frisky, frolicsome, etc. 3
- adjective coltish playful; frolicsome. 1
- adjective coltish of, relating to, or resembling a colt. 1
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Origin of coltish
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See colt, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Coltish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coltish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coltish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coltish
adj coltish
- playful — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- jumpy — subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
adjective coltish
- fun-loving — enjoying life in a lively, lighthearted way; spirited; playful: fun-loving friends.
Antonyms for coltish
adj coltish
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
- staid — of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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