adj

corky

Corky (adj) means describing wine that has been spoiled by a faulty cork, giving it a musty taste. Example: “He sent the bottle back, saying it tasted corky.”

adj

Describing wine that has been spoiled by a faulty cork, giving it a musty taste.

"He sent the bottle back, saying it tasted corky."

Dry, light, and brittle like cork.

"The old bread had gone corky and hard."

How to use corky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTasting of a bad cork (wine), or dry and cork-like in texture.

Common pairings

corky wine corky texture

Word forms

corkier comparative, corkies plural, corkiest superlative

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Etymology

From "cork" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

Rhymes for corky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “corky” mean?

The word “corky” means describing wine that has been spoiled by a faulty cork, giving it a musty taste. In plain terms, tasting of a bad cork (wine), or dry and cork-like in texture.

How do you use “corky” in a sentence?

Here is “corky” used in a sentence: “He sent the bottle back, saying it tasted corky.”

What part of speech is “corky”?

“Corky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “corky” have?

“Corky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing wine that has been spoiled by a faulty cork, giving it a musty taste.