adj
Uncommon
wavy
WAY-vee
Wavy (adj) means having a pattern of curves, rather than being straight or flat. Example: “She has long, wavy brown hair.”
adj
1
Having a pattern of curves, rather than being straight or flat.
"She has long, wavy brown hair."
"The road follows a wavy line along the coast."
2
Slang: drunk, or high on drugs.
"He got a little wavy after a few drinks."
How to use wavy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurved rather than straight — most commonly used for hair, lines, or shapes.
When to use it
The "drunk" or "cool" slang senses are informal and mainly used in casual speech.
Common pairings
wavy hair
wavy line
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Word forms
- Comparative
- wavier
- Superlative
- waviest
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Etymology
From "wave" plus the adjective ending "-y."
Synonyms
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wavelike
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Rhymes for wavy
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What does “wavy” mean?
The word “wavy” means having a pattern of curves, rather than being straight or flat. In plain terms, curved rather than straight — most commonly used for hair, lines, or shapes.
How do you pronounce “wavy”?
“Wavy” is pronounced WAY-vee (/ˈweɪvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “wavy” in a sentence?
Here is “wavy” used in a sentence: “She has long, wavy brown hair.”
What part of speech is “wavy”?
“Wavy” is an adjective.
Is “wavy” a common word?
“Wavy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wavy” have?
“Wavy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a pattern of curves, rather than being straight or flat.
