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Definition of weedy

weedy

/ˈwiː.di/
wee · dy
Adverb:weedily
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1

Containing or overgrown with an abundance of unwanted wild plants.

Example

"They spent the entire Saturday afternoon clearing out the neglected, weedy flowerbeds behind the cottage."

2

British Thin, weak, and physically frail in build or appearance (of a person or animal).

Example

"He was a tall, weedy teenager who preferred reading in the library to playing rugby."

3

Growing rapidly, invasively, or in an unruly, spindly manner like a wild plant.

Example

"The garden was dominated by weedy shrubs that quickly crowded out the delicate perennials."

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• Rhymes for weedy

• Nearby Words

weeder
weedkiller
weedless
weedy
week
weekday
weekend

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the Old English noun 'weod' (meaning grass, herb, or wild plant) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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