adj

twiggy

Twiggy (adj) means Covered with or full of twigs. Example: “The hedge was dry and twiggy after the frost.”

adj

Covered with or full of twigs.

"The hedge was dry and twiggy after the frost."

Thin and bony, like a twig.

"The model had a famously twiggy figure."

How to use twiggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of twigs, or (describing a person) very thin.

twiggier comparative, twiggiest superlative

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The hedge was dry and _____ after the frost.

From twig plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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What does “twiggy” mean?

The word “twiggy” means covered with or full of twigs. In plain terms, full of twigs, or (describing a person) very thin.

How do you use “twiggy” in a sentence?

Here is “twiggy” used in a sentence: “The hedge was dry and twiggy after the frost.”

What part of speech is “twiggy”?

“Twiggy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “twiggy” have?

“Twiggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with or full of twigs.