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Definition of gappy

gappy

/ˈɡæp.i/
Adverb:gappily
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• adjective

1

Having many gaps, spaces, or missing parts; characterized by openings or intervals.

Example

"The old garden hedge had grown thin and gappy after several harsh winters."

2

Lacking continuity or completeness, as of a narrative, historical record, or argument.

Example

"Because the fossil record from that era is notably gappy, paleontologists continue to debate how the lineage evolved."

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• Rhymes for gappy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gappy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gappy
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