2007-03-14 09:34:57 · 8 answers · asked by Yvette S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
First, it spells "stand-offish" and it means distant, not much approachable.
2007-03-14 09:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by cd_77777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be "standoffish" means being defensive or unapproachable, usually because you worry that someone is going to be rude or offend you in some way, or if you are angry at someone and haven't forgiven them yet, and you aren't friendly to someone because of it, you could be considered "standoffish".
2007-03-14 09:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by lombardstaley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to have a cold unfriendly demeanor.
2007-03-14 09:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who likes to butt-heads alot and/or is very stubborn with his/her views on issues.
2007-03-14 09:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.
p.s. aloof means uninterested
2007-03-14 09:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by ceci_*220* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this web site http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/standoffish
I hope I helped : )
2007-03-14 09:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sunshine_fun_gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfriendly
2007-03-14 09:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by meeeeeeeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you try not to be there in anyway.
2007-03-14 09:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋