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coltish
[ kohl-tish ]
/ ˈkoʊl tɪʃ /
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adjective
playful; frolicsome.
of, relating to, or resembling a colt.
not trained or disciplined; unruly; wild.
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colt·ish·ly, adverbcolt·ish·ness, nounWords nearby coltish
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British Dictionary definitions for coltish
coltish
/ (ˈkəʊltɪʃ) /
adjective
inexperienced; unruly
playful and lively
Derived forms of coltish
coltishly, adverbcoltishness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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