\ ˈri-stē
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wristier; wristiest
Definition of wristy
: involving or using a lot of wrist movement (as in stroking a ball)
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“Wristy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of wristy was in 1867
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