coltish
pronunciation
How to pronounce coltish in British English:
UK [ˈkəʊltɪʃ]
How to pronounce coltish in American English:
US [ˈkoʊltɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- given to merry frolicking
Word Origin
- coltish (adj.)
- late 14c., "wild, frisky," also in early use "lustful, lewd," from colt + -ish. Lit. sense of "pertaining to a colt" is recorded from 1540s.
Example
- 1. She was young and coltish while her older sister was graceful and selfassured .
- 2. The luxurious boats where he worked somehow would represent anthony 's dream of life ? Beautiful women in the fancy dresses , gentlemen throwing cash on the gambling tables , drunk politicians talking quibbles , coltish young ladies flirting and laughing at the bar ......