2006-06-21 00:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by humdrum 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
standoffish = a person is said to be standoffish when he/she does not appear to be eager to make friends.
chip on the shoulder = a person is said to have a chip on his shoulder when he/she is always angry or bitter. This is not a happy person.
2006-06-21 00:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by saddlesore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standoffish - describes someone aloof and reserved.
Chip on the shoulder - describes someone with a big insecurity eg: He's got a big chip on his shoulder about measuring up to his dad.
2006-06-21 00:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by domestic shopaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
standoffish = aloof
chip on the shoulder = bears a grudge against
2006-06-21 03:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lacking cordiality; unfriendly;"a standoffish manner".
chip on (one's) shoulder: A habitually hostile or combative attitude
2006-06-21 00:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by burbelicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chip on the shoulder is you got something that you don't like and you hate it when others mention it.
2006-06-21 00:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by pianist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋