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swampy

/ˈswɑːm.pi/
swamp · y
Adverb:swampily
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• adjective

1

Consisting of, resembling, or characteristic of a swamp; wet, marshy, and spongy.

Example

"The hikers wore waterproof boots to trek across the swampy lowland near the river."

2

Uncomfortably hot, muggy, and humid, resembling the oppressive climate of a swamp.

Example

"By mid-August, the city air became thick and swampy, sending residents indoors for air conditioning."

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• Rhymes for swampy

• Nearby Words

swamphen
swampiness
swampland
swampy
swan
swan river
swank

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun 'swamp' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The root 'swamp' likely derives from a Low German or Middle Dutch word akin to 'swampen' (to quake or bog down), related to Old English 'swamm' (fungus or sponge).

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