How to Pronounce "standoffish"
word
stænˈdɑːfɪʃ
stan-DAW-fish
stˈændɒfɪʃ
stand-OF-ish
Definition
Someone who is standoffish seems unfriendly or distant, and does not want to talk or become involved with other people.
IPA Transcription
American English
stænˈdɑːfɪʃ
British English
stˈændɒfɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stan-DAW-fish
UK
stand-OF-ish
Listen in Context
He seems standoffish at parties.
She can be a little standoffish with strangers.
I thought he was standoffish, but he’s just shy.
People sometimes think I’m standoffish, but I just like to keep to myself.