clancy
What is another word for clancy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An overflow or spillage, especially of liquid.
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Etymology
From Clancy of the Overflow, a character in a poem of that name (also in The Man from Snowy River) by Australian poet Banjo Patterson.
Full origin of clancy →Frequently asked questions
What does “clancy” mean?
The word “clancy” means an overflow or spillage, especially of liquid. In plain terms, a dialect word for a spill or overflow, most often heard as an Irish surname rather than used as a common noun.
How do you pronounce “clancy”?
“Clancy” is pronounced KLAN-see (/ˈklænsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “clancy” in a sentence?
Here is “clancy” used in a sentence: “There was a clancy of water all over the kitchen floor after the pipe burst.”
What part of speech is “clancy”?
“Clancy” is a noun.
