shingly
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gli adjective
consisting of or covered with shingle.
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shingle2 (ˈʃɪŋɡəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | coarse gravel, esp the pebbles found on beaches |
| 2. | a place or area strewn with shingle |
| [C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian singl pebbles, Frisian singel gravel] | |
| 'shingly2 | |
| —adj | |
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Shingly
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
The sea breaks on the shingly beach below the cliff the lights of the town.
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