English Explanatory Dictionary

wavy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rising or swelling in waves.
  2. Full of waves.
  3. Moving to and fro; undulating.
  4. Having wave-like shapes on its border or surface; waved.
  5. Moving up and down relative to the surface; undulate.
  6. Undé, in a wavy line; applied to ordinaries, or division lines, especially to symbolize a river.
  7. Drunk.
  8. Cool and fashionable.
noun
  1. Alternative form of wavey (goose).

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪvi/ en-us-wavy.ogg

Word forms

wavy wavier waviest wavey wavies

Etymology

From wave + -y.

Synonyms

wiggly

Derived words

counterwavy handwavy wavy-leaved eremophila
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