coltish

• Qualifie une jeune personne, surtout une jeune fille, qui est vive, enjouée et un peu maladroite dans ses mouvements, comme un jeune poulain.

Describes a young person, especially a girl, who is lively, playful, and awkward in movement, like a young horse (a colt).

1. Playful and energeticC1formal

   Given to lively, playful, and carefree behavior, like a young horse.

   Fougueux et enjoué

   • The children were coltish, running and laughing in the garden.
   • Her coltish energy made her the life of the party.
   • The puppy's coltish antics entertained everyone.

   Synonymesfriskyfrolicsomekittenishlivelyplayfulrollickingskittishsportive

   Antonymesgravesedatesobersolemnstaid