laky

¹

[ ley-kee ]

adjective

, lak·i·er, lak·i·est.

1. of, relating to, or resembling a lake.

laky

²

[ ley-kee ]

adjective

1. of the color of a lake pigment.

laky

/ ˈleɪkɪ /

adjective

1. of the reddish colour of the pigment lake

Word History and Origins

Origin of laky¹

First recorded in 1605–15; lake ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of laky²

First recorded in 1840–50; lake ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Trevor Laky, a spokesman for the Industrial Commission of Arizona, said the agency has begun a rulemaking process.

From Seattle Times

Trevor Laky, a spokesman for the Industrial Commission of Arizona, said the agency has begun a rulemaking process.

From Washington Times

TransUnion emphasized that consumers should still contact their lenders if they are struggling, said Jason Laky, executive vice president and head of the agency’s financial services business.

From Seattle Times

“It is in nobody’s interest to be delinquent or stay delinquent,” Laky said.

From Seattle Times

“It is in nobody’s interest to be delinquent or stay delinquent,” Laky said.

From Washington Times