The difference between Standoff and Standoffish
Standoff is also noun with the meaning: a device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
Standoffish is also adjective with the meaning: aloof.
check bellow for the other definitions of Standoff and Standoffish
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Standoff as a noun:
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
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Standoff as a noun:
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
Examples:
"I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two."
"A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."
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Standoff as a verb:
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Standoffish as an adjective:
Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.