sprucy

[ sproo-see ]

adjective

, spruc·i·er, spruc·i·est.

1. spruce ²( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sprucy¹

First recorded in 1765–75; spruce ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I ain' hatter ax you, dough, 'kase you done look so sprucy wid yo' by'ud all comb' out an' yo' wattles puff' up.

From Project Gutenberg

Luray was reached in time and skirted, then all was plain sailing to Sprucy Branch fourteen miles beyond.

From Project Gutenberg

Me bein' de house boy, I used to look mighty sprucy when I put on my frock tail.

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