adjective

bendy

BEHN-dee

Bendy (adjective) means Easy to bend; flexible. Example: “The gymnast has incredibly bendy joints.”

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adjective

Easy to bend; flexible.

"The gymnast has incredibly bendy joints."

"We bought a bendy garden hose that coils up small."

Full of bends and twists, describing a road or path.

"The bendy mountain road made several passengers feel sick."

noun

A long, articulated bus with a flexible joint partway along its body.

"A red bendy used to run through the middle of London."

How to use bendy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that flexes or curves easily, whether that's a body, an object, or a road.

Common pairings

bendy road bendy straw bendy bus

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

bendier comparative, bendies plural, bendies plural, bendiest superlative

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Etymology

From bend plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, going back to the Old English verb bendan, "to bend."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for bendy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bendy” mean?

The word “bendy” means easy to bend; flexible. In plain terms, something that flexes or curves easily, whether that's a body, an object, or a road.

How do you pronounce “bendy”?

“Bendy” is pronounced BEHN-dee (/ˈbɛndi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bendy” in a sentence?

Here is “bendy” used in a sentence: “The gymnast has incredibly bendy joints.”

What part of speech is “bendy”?

Depending on how it is used, “bendy” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “bendy” come from?

The word “bendy” comes from Old English. From bend plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, going back to the Old English verb bendan, "to bend.".

How many meanings does “bendy” have?

“Bendy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easy to bend; flexible.

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