twiggy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *twīgą Proto-West Germanic *twīg Old English twiġ Middle English twig English twig English -y English twiggy From twig + -y.
Meanings
- (of ground or a plant) Having many twigs.
- (of a person) Thin and angular.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| twiggier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| twiggiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |