Creasy

//ˈkɹiːsi// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Full of creases.

    "Mrs. Glegg had on her fuzziest front, and garments which appeared to have had a recent resurrection from rather a creasy form of burial;"

  2. 2
    Denoting any of several related species of edible, commonly wild, greens, especially upland cress or winter cress. Southern-US, mainly

    "Creasy greens are amazingly versatile when it comes to brightening up winter fare. You can try them in any recipe that calls for watercress or cooked spinach."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

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"Mrs. Glegg had on her fuzziest front, and garments which appeared to have had a recent resurrection from rather a creasy form of burial;"

Etymology

From crease + -y.

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