Definition

Having strong sexual desires or urges; often used to describe animals during mating season.

Example

The ruttish behavior of the deer was evident during the mating season.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy at the party last night?

Yeah, I heard he was acting pretty ruttish around everyone.

Right? It was a bit much, to be honest.

Totally! He should know when to tone it down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ruttish → The word originates from the Old English 'ruttish', which is derived from 'rut', meaning a period of sexual excitement in male animals, particularly deer. The suffix '-ish' indicates a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'ruttish' describes a state or quality related to rutting behavior, often implying lustfulness or animalistic behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rut' which refers to a time of sexual excitement in animals, and remember that 'ruttish' describes someone exhibiting that kind of animal-like lustfulness.

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