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wormy

adjective \ ˈwər-mē \

Definition of wormy

wormier; wormiest
1 : containing, abounding in, or infested with or as if with worms
  • wormy flour
  • a wormy dog
; also : damaged by worms : worm-eaten
  • wormy timbers
2 : resembling or suggestive of a worm

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First Known Use of wormy

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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WORMY Defined for English Language Learners

wormy

adjective

Definition of wormy for English Language Learners

  • : full of worms or damaged by worms

  • : resembling a worm

WORMY Defined for Kids

wormy

adjective \ ˈwər-mē \

Definition of wormy for Students

wormier; wormiest
: containing worms
  • wormy flour

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