English Explanatory Dictionary

chalky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consisting of or containing chalk.
  2. Resembling chalk in some way.
  3. Of a tournament: in which the favorites win, or expected to win, most of the games.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

chalky chalkier chalkiest

Etymology

From chalk + -y.

Related words

chalkiness

Derived words

chalkily chalkiness chalky paper chalky percher nonchalky
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