WINGY

Etymology

Adjective

wingy (comparative more wingy, superlative most wingy)

(archaic) Winged, or as if winged; inclined to fly.

Noun

wingy (plural wingies)

(slang) One who has an amputated arm or arms.

One who has a wing position.

Source: Wiktionary


Wing"y, a.

1. Having wings; rapid. With wingy speed outstrip the eastern wind. Addison.

2. Soaring with wings, or as if with wings; volatile airy. [Obs. or R.] Those wingy mysteries in divinity. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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