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Definition of garlicky

garlicky

/ˈɡɑːr.lɪ.ki/
gar · lick · y
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• adjective

1

Containing, tasting of, or smelling strongly of garlic.

Example

"The roasted potatoes were served with a rich, garlicky aioli that everyone at the table enjoyed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The letter 'k' is inserted before the suffix '-y' to preserve the hard /k/ sound of 'garlic' before a vowel, preventing it from softening to an /s/ sound.

• Rhymes for garlicky

• Nearby Words

garlic chive
garlic chives
garlic powder
garlicky
garment
garner
garnet

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