English Explanatory Dictionary

pitchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling pitch.
  2. Very dark black; pitch-black.
adj
  1. Off pitch; out of tune.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pitchy.wav

Word forms

pitchy pitchier pitchiest

Etymology

From Middle English pycchy, pychy, equivalent to pitch + -y.

Derived words

pitchily pitchiness
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