germy

[ jur-mee ]

adjective

, germ·i·er, germ·i·est.

1. full of germs.

Other Words From

• germi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of germy¹

First recorded in 1910–15; germ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Keeping your home clean and organized: We breakdown the essential cleaning supplies you need, and point out the 11 germy spots that are often overlooked.

From Washington Post

Fox also suggests turning on bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans, which can shuttle germy air outside.

From Seattle Times

Other Santas, wary of the risks of being around germy, potentially unvaccinated children, have decided to sit yet another pandemic holiday out, or retire.

From Washington Post

In this pandemic era, especially, that means touching potentially germy bottles and cans.

From Washington Post

But hands can be germy — coated with fecal matter and E. coli.

From Seattle Times