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Definition of spry

spry

/spraɪ/
spry
Adverb:spryly
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spry Lexical Profile

spry Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Active, nimble, and full of vitality, especially regarding an older person.

Example

"Even in his late eighties, my grandfather remained remarkably spry and tended his vegetable garden every morning."

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• Rhymes for spry

• Nearby Words

sprocket
sprout
spruce
spry
spryly
spryness
spud

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century in English and Swedish dialect, likely of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish dialectal 'sprygg' meaning brisk or active.

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