ridgy

[ rij-ee ]

adjective

, ridg·i·er, ridg·i·est.

1. rising in a ridge or ridges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ridgy¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; ridge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A 16-year-old Florida teen with Tourette's Syndrome is getting famous online with social media devoted to the adventures of him and his dog named “Callum the Ridgy.”

From Fox News

The 34-year-old from England had six goals over his career in Portland and was known for rolling on the field after scoring, a move fans called the “Ridgy Roll.”

From Washington Times

The 34-year-old from England had six goals over his career in Portland and was known for rolling on the field after scoring, a move fans called the “Ridgy Roll.”

From Seattle Times

At the top of “Like a Leaf,” two rectangles overlap — one in two dimensions and the other in three — while the reticulated red rhomboids that decorate “Making It Up,” get smaller and smaller until they finally burst into a ridgy impasto.

From New York Times

Ridgewell then headed in the equalizer, and celebrated with his trademark “Ridgy Roll” on the turf for the sellout crowd at Providence Park.

From Washington Times