2007-04-06 23:31:39 · 9 answers · asked by kreto44 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
stand·off·ish (stănd-ô'fĭsh, -ŏf'ĭsh)
adj.
Aloof or reserved
standoffish
adjective
Not friendly, sociable, or warm in manner.
Definition: cold, distant
Antonyms: approachable, friendly, sociable, warm
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2007-04-06 23:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by bornonaplatein1988 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standing at an off angle. Bit 90 degrees ish 45 degrees. Nobody knows for sure.
2007-04-07 07:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're being standoffish, you're not in the best of moods ... you're not talking to people ... you've taken the huff ... you're throwing a mini-wobbler. That kind of thing.
2007-04-09 09:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving the impression that you are better than an other
A willingness not to paticipate
Giving others the perception you are their superior
OR..just being up yourself
OR a bit of a wanker
2007-04-07 06:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a cousin to the selfish, selfconfish,really this fish family is really large.
It is when a person for what ever reason decides not to participate
2007-04-07 06:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by ffperki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being unfriendly or lacking cordiality.
Acting in a confrontational manner.
2007-04-07 06:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you loan me 20 dollars, I'll pay you back 40?
2007-04-07 09:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Crackhead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you talk to someone and you get the impression they don't want to talk to you very much- that is what i'd say bein stand offish is
2007-04-07 11:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shy
2007-04-07 06:34:17 · answer #9 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋