blistery

[ blis-tuh-ree ]

adjective

1. having blisters, as paint or glass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blistery¹

First recorded in 1735–45; blister + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I was itchy from the bugs, aching everywhere, blistery, and wet.

From The Daily Beast

Once it had been a blistery red; that though was in the days of his apprenticeship to this trade.

From Project Gutenberg

It has 40 to 50 fathoms over a bottom of sharp rocks and mud—a "blistery" bottom.

From Project Gutenberg

A "blistery" bottom that is a cod ground the year around, the best of the fishing occurring in the spring months.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a "blistery" ground, the presence of these growths on a rocky or gravelly bottom usually meaning good fishing.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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