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PITCHY
pitchy, resinous, resiny, tarry
(adjective) having the characteristics of pitch or tar
jet, coal-black, jet-black, pitchy, sooty
(adjective) of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
pitchy (comparative pitchier, superlative pitchiest)
Of, pertaining to, or resembling pitch.
Very dark black; pitch-black.
Etymology 2
Adjective
pitchy (comparative pitchier, superlative pitchiest)
(music) Off pitch; out of tune.
Anagrams
• phytic
Source: Wiktionary
Pitch"y, a. Etym: [From 1st Pitch.]
1. Partaking of the qualities of pitch; resembling pitch.
2. Smeared with pitch.
3. Black; pitch-dark; dismal. "Pitchy night." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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