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reedy


reedy

adj \ˈrē-dē\
reed·i·erreed·i·est

Definition of REEDY

1
: abounding in or covered with reeds
2
: made of or resembling reeds; especially : slender, frail
3
: having the tone quality of a reed instrument
— reed·i·ness \-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of REEDY

14th century

Rhymes with REEDY

beady, deedy, greedy, needy, seedy, speedy, tweedy, weedy

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