twiggy

adjective

twig·​gy ˈtwigē 

-gi

-er/-est

: of, relating to, or suggesting twigs: such as

a

: delicate, slight, thin

the sandpipers staggered on twiggy legs

—Christopher Morley

b

: abounding in twigs

twiggy trees

—John Evelyn

Word History

Etymology

twig entry 1 + -y

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Rhymes for twiggy

• biggie
• piggy