PULPY

pulpy, squashy

(adjective) like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pulpy (comparative pulpier, superlative pulpiest)

Having the characteristics of pulp

Having the characteristics of pulp fiction; thus, having a garish focus on sex and violence

Source: Wiktionary


Pulp"y, n.

Definition: Like pulp; consisting of pulp; soft; fleshy; succulent; as, the pulpy covering of a nut; the pulpy substance of a peach or a cherry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

28 May 2025

AIR

(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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