English Explanatory Dictionary

oofy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having lots of money rich, wealthy.

Pronunciation

/ˈuːfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oofy.wav o͞ofʹē /ˈufi/

Word forms

oofy more oofy most oofy

Etymology

From oof + -y. Oof is a clipping of ooftish, from Yiddish אויפֿן טיש (oyfn tish, “on the table”) in the phrase געלט אויפֿן טיש (gelt oyfn tish, “money on the table”).

Synonyms

wealthy

Antonyms

impoverished

Related words

oof-bird feathered oof-bird oof oofiness oofless ooftish
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