leechy en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From leech + -y.
Meanings
-
Pertaining to or characteristic of a leech.
Leeches are hermaphrodites but still have pretty exciting sex lives. To consummate their union they need to exchange packets of sperm. This is done either the conventional way via a leechy penis or by injection, allowing the sperm to make its way through the body tissues to find and fertilise the eggs.
1997, Hilary Bradt, Guide to Madagascar, page 57:
- (broadly, of a person) Parasitic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most leechy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more leechy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |