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coltish

adjective colt·ish \ˈkōl-tish\

Definition of COLTISH

1
a :  not subjected to discipline
b :  frisky, playful <coltish antics>
2
:  of, relating to, or resembling a colt <coltish legs>
— colt·ish·ly adverb
— colt·ish·ness noun
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First Known Use of COLTISH

14th century

Related to COLTISH

Synonyms
antic, playful, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive
Antonyms
earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided

Rhymes with COLTISH

doltish

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