cliffy

[ klif-ee ]

adjective

, cliff·i·er, cliff·i·est.

1. abounding in or formed by cliffs:

   a cliffy shoreline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cliffy¹

First recorded in 1530–40; cliff + -y ¹

Example Sentences

In his new memoir, “Sonny Boy,” he calls his little crew “a pack of wild, pubescent wolves with sly smiles,” and describes how his three best friends, Cliffy, Bruce and Petey, eventually died of heroin overdoses.

From Los Angeles Times

Unfortunately, this is the start of what many consider the hardest part of the ride — five miles of ribbon-thin trail pasted onto the vast, cliffy, scree-littered slope of the mesa.

From Washington Post

Western Conference finals, Robinson performed a dance in the locker room that became known as the Uncle Cliffy.

From New York Times

Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and helped the Portland Trail Blazers reach two NBA Finals.

From Seattle Times

Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and helped the Portland Trail Blazers reach two NBA Finals.

From Washington Times