Goatish

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊtɪʃ/

Definitions of goatish

adjective having the characteristics or qualities of a goat; resembling a goat in behavior or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The goatish smell in the barn was overwhelming.

A2 The goatish behavior of the kid was amusing to watch.

B1 The farmer noticed a goatish look in the eyes of his herd.

B2 The goatish nature of the mountain goats allowed them to climb steep cliffs with ease.

C1 The artist captured the goatish essence of the animal in his painting.

C2 The professor's goatish sense of humor kept his students engaged during lectures.

Examples of goatish in a Sentence

formal The man's goatish behavior was frowned upon at the formal dinner party.

informal She gave him a goatish look, knowing he was up to no good.

slang Stop acting so goatish, it's getting annoying.

figurative His goatish laughter echoed through the empty hallway.

Grammatical Forms of goatish

• past tense: went
• plural: goatish
• comparative: more goatish
• superlative: most goatish
• present tense: goatish
• future tense: will be goatish
• perfect tense: have been goatish
• continuous tense: is being goatish
• singular: goatish
• positive degree: goatish
• infinitive: to be goatish
• gerund: being goatish
• participle: goatish

Origin and Evolution of goatish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'goatish' originated from the Old English word 'gatisc', which is derived from the Middle English word 'gotisch'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who resembled a goat in behavior or appearance, the word 'goatish' has evolved to also convey characteristics such as lustful or lecherous behavior.