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.

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  1. Standoff as a noun:

    A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

  2. 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."

  1. Standoff as a verb:

  1. Standoffish as an adjective:

    Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

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