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windy

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adjective \ˈwin-dē\

Definition of windy

windier

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windiest

  1. 1a (1) :  windswept a windy coast (2) :  marked by strong wind or by more wind than usual a windy dayb :  violent, stormy

  2. 2 :  flatulent 1 a windy bellyache

  3. 3a :  verbose, bombastic a windy politicianb :  lacking substance :  empty windy promises

windily

play \ˈwin-də-lē\ adverb

windiness

play \ˈwin-dē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of windy

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windy

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adjective \ˈwīn-dē\

Definition of windy

windier

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windiest

  1. :  winding a windy path

First Known Use of windy

1871

WINDY Defined for Kids

windy

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adjective \ˈwin-dē\

Definition of windy for Students

windier

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windiest

  1. :  having much or strong wind a windy day a windy city

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