washy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wed- Proto-Indo-European *-sḱéti Proto-Indo-European *wodsḱéti Proto-Germanic *waskaną Proto-West Germanic *waskan Old English wascan Middle English wasshen English wash English -y English washy From wash + -y.
Meanings
- Watery; damp; soft.
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Lacking substance or strength; weak; thin; dilute; feeble.
washy tea
washy resolutions
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(US, archaic, dialectal) Not firm or hardy; liable to sweat profusely with labour.
a washy horse
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| washiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| washier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |