wingy

[ wing-ee ]

adjective

, wing·i·er, wing·i·est.

1. having wings. wings.
2. rapid; swift.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wingy¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; wing + -y ¹

Example Sentences

As for Joseph, he couldn't be more thrilled that I have come to see his wingy truth: It's always easier to revisit a snack than it is to create a new one — kids or no kids.

From Salon

"Andy hungry, Andy want wingy."

From Golf Digest

WINGY: Less than a week after being named the NFC special teams player of the week, Brad Wing of the Giants had a punt partially blocked by Brandon Copeland for an 18-yard net.

From Washington Times

Ms. Starr moved to Los Angeles after high school and sang with the trumpeter Wingy Manone’s band, then with the saxophonist Charlie Barnet’s.

From New York Times

I had struck the ball with what I guess would be considered the putter's "toe," and the wingy thing made it squirt off at a weird angle, and I ended up with a double bogey.

From Golf Digest