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cordy

Cordy (adj) means Made of cord, or resembling cord in texture or shape. Example: “The old rope had gone stiff and cordy after years in the shed.”

adj
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Made of cord, or resembling cord in texture or shape.
"The old rope had gone stiff and cordy after years in the shed."

How to use cordy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something with a stringy, rope-like texture.

Common pairings
cordy texture cordy stem

Word forms

more cordy comparative, Cordys plural, most cordy superlative

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Etymology

Simply "cord" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y", the same pattern as "silky" from silk.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cordy” mean?

The word “cordy” means made of cord, or resembling cord in texture or shape. In plain terms, describes something with a stringy, rope-like texture.

How do you use “cordy” in a sentence?

Here is “cordy” used in a sentence: “The old rope had gone stiff and cordy after years in the shed.”

What part of speech is “cordy”?

“Cordy” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of cordy?

"cordy" (adj) means made of cord, or resembling cord in texture or shape.

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