cuppy en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kewp-der. Latin cūpa ▲ Frankish *koppinflu.? Late Latin cuppabor.? Proto-Indo-European *gew-der. Proto-Germanic *kuppaz? Old English cuppe ▲ Proto-Germanic *kuppaz Old English copp Middle English cuppe, coppe English cup English -y English cuppy From cup + -y.
Meanings
- Having the form of a cup.
- Having indentations or shallow depressions.
- (of timber) Characterised by cup shakes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cuppier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| more cuppy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| cuppiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| most cuppy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |