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corny


1corny

adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\
corn·i·ercorn·i·est

Definition of CORNY

1
archaic :  tasting strongly of malt
2
:  of or relating to corn
3
:  mawkishly old-fashioned :  tiresomely simple and sentimental <told corny jokes>
— corn·i·ly \ˈkȯr-nə-lē\ adverb
— corn·i·ness \ˈkȯr-nē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of CORNY

14th century

Rhymes with CORNY

horny, thorny

2corny

adjective
corn·i·ercorn·i·est

Definition of CORNY

:  relating to or having corns on the feet

First Known Use of CORNY

1689

corny

adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\   (Medical Dictionary)
corn·i·ercorn·i·est

Medical Definition of CORNY

: relating to or having corns on the feet

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