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\ ˈwər-mē 
\
\wormier; wormiest
Definition of wormy
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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wormy
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of wormy
: full of worms or damaged by worms
: resembling a worm
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wormy
adjective\ ˈwər-mē \
\wormier; wormiest
Kids Definition of wormy
: containing worms
wormy flour
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