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ruttish

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Related to a rut; being in a state of sexual arousal

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rutty, lustful

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

feeling great sexual desire

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • feeling horny

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: aroused, horny, randy, steamy, turned on(p)

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English rut Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -ish English -ish English ruttish From rut + -ish.