1. in a manner that is distant, cold, or unfriendly; in an aloof way
Usage: informal; derived from the adjective 'offish'

Examples

• She greeted him offishly, barely making eye contact.
• The manager responded offishly to the employee's question.
• He spoke offishly about his former colleagues.
• She treated the new guests offishly until she warmed up to them.
• The receptionist acted offishly when asked for directions.