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

Derived Forms

• ˈweedily, adverb
• ˈweediness, noun

Other Words From

• weedi·ly adverb
• weedi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of weedy¹

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

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily