stringy

stringy

adj \ˈstriŋ-ē\

string·i·erstring·i·est

Definition of STRINGY

1

a : containing, consisting of, or resembling fibrous matter or string <stringy hair> b : lean and sinewy in build : wiry

2

: capable of being drawn out to form a string : ropy <a stringy precipitate>

— string·i·ness noun

Examples of STRINGY

1. a tough, stringy piece of meat
2. <stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing>

First Known Use of STRINGY

1662

Related to STRINGY

Synonyms: fibrous

Related Words: knotty, ropy (also ropey), thready; sinewy, wiry

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Rhymes with STRINGY

clingy, dinghy, springy, swingy, wingy, zingy