frosty
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Adjective — Cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost.
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Etymology
From Old English forstiġ, "covered in frost" — built from frost plus the adjective ending -y.
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What does “frosty” mean?
The word “frosty” means cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost. In plain terms, cold and icy, or (about a person) cold and unwelcoming.
How do you pronounce “frosty”?
“Frosty” is pronounced FROS-tee (/ˈfɹɔsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “frosty” in a sentence?
Here is “frosty” used in a sentence: “It was a frosty morning, and the car windows were completely white.”
What part of speech is “frosty”?
“Frosty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frosty” come from?
The word “frosty” comes from Old English. From Old English forstiġ, "covered in frost" — built from frost plus the adjective ending -y.
Is “frosty” a common word?
“Frosty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “frosty” have?
“Frosty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost.