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Definition of pitchy

pitchy

/ˈpɪtʃ.i/
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• adjective

1

Having a tendency to sing or play slightly off-key or with unstable musical pitch.

Example

"The judges noted that the contestant's vocal performance was a bit pitchy during the high notes of the chorus."

2

Intensely dark or black, resembling the color of pitch.

Example

"The sailors navigated carefully through the pitchy darkness of the moonless night."

3

Resembling, containing, or smeared with pitch or resin; sticky and tar-like.

Example

"After pruning the old pine trees, his work gloves were covered in a thick, pitchy residue."

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• Rhymes for pitchy

• Nearby Words

pitchperson
pitchside
pitchwoman
pitchy
piteous
piteously
pitfall

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