toothbrushy en · ADJ
Etymology
From toothbrush + -y.
Meanings
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(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a toothbrush; bristly.
Art nodded to me as he sat down, his toothbrushy white crew-cut standing in stark contrast to his deeply tanned skin.
2010, Derek Gentry, Here Comes Your Man:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more toothbrushy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most toothbrushy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |