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weedy

[ wee-dee ]

adjective

, weed·i·er, weed·i·est.
  1. full of or abounding in weeds. weed.
  2. consisting of or pertaining to weeds. weed.
  3. (of a plant, flower, etc.) growing poorly or in a straggling manner.
  4. (of a person or animal) scrawny or ungainly.


weedy

/ ˈwiːdɪ /

adjective

  1. full of or containing weeds

    weedy land

  2. (of a plant) resembling a weed in rapid or straggling growth
  3. informal.
    thin or weakly in appearance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈweedily, adverb
  • ˈweediness, noun
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Other Words From

  • weedi·ly adverb
  • weedi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of weedy1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; weed 1, -y 1
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Example Sentences

Consequently, certain fast-growing, weedy species, including macroalgae, cyanobacteria, and fire coral, thrive in the absence of competitors, spreading into the vacant spaces left by the decimated corals.

To make weeding easier, scientists suggest bioengineering crops to be colorful or to have differently shaped leaves so that they can be more easily distinguished from their wild and weedy counterparts.

On Thursday afternoon, stray cats stalked a weedy patch at the back of the property, which is separated from the GardaWorld building by fences, unkempt foliage and a line of trees.

Brown spots, weedy spots, soggy areas and excessive water on the sidewalk or driveway are all signs of an irrigation system that may need attention.

These actions can help ensure their regeneration while decreasing dominance of weedy understory species.

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