wavy

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[ wey-vee ]
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adjective,wav·i·er, wav·i·est.
  1. curving alternately in opposite directions; undulating: a wavy course;wavy hair.

  2. abounding in or characterized by waves: the wavy sea.

  1. resembling or suggesting waves: a cotton material with a wavy pattern.

  2. vibrating or tremulous; wavering; unsteady.

Origin of wavy

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First recorded in 1555–65; wave + -y1

Other words from wavy

  • wav·i·ly, adverb
  • wav·i·ness, noun

Other definitions for wavy (2 of 2)

wavy2
[ wey-vee ]

noun,plural wa·vies.

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British Dictionary definitions for wavy

wavy

/ (ˈweɪvɪ) /


adjectivewavier or waviest
  1. abounding in or full of waves

  2. moving or proceeding in waves or undulations

  1. (of hair) set in or having waves and curls

  2. unstable or wavering

Derived forms of wavy

  • wavily, adverb
  • waviness, noun

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